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| 1. | [ noun ] (physics) a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature | |
| Synonyms: | heat_energy | |
| Related terms: | energy heat_of_formation heat_of_dissociation specific_heat latent_heat geothermal_energy heat_of_solution | |
| 2. | [ verb ] make hot or hotter | |
| Synonyms: | heat_up | |
| Examples: | "heat the soup" |
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| Related terms: | cool change toast sear broil scald preheat calcine reheat overheat soak heater | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the presence of heat | |
| Synonyms: | high_temperature hotness | |
| Related terms: | coldness temperature warmth white_heat torridity fieriness calefaction | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (psychology) the sensation caused by heat energy | |
| Synonyms: | warmth | |
| Related terms: | temperature | |
| 5. | [ noun ] intense passion or emotion | |
| Synonyms: | passion warmth | |
| Related terms: | emotionality inflame | |
| 6. | [ noun ] (biology) applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity | |
| Synonyms: | oestrus rut estrus | |
| Related terms: | anestrus physiological_state rut | |
| 7. | [ verb ] arouse or excite feelings and passions | |
| Synonyms: | stir_up ignite fire_up wake inflame | |
| Examples: | "The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor" "The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world" "Wake old feelings of hatred" |
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| Related terms: | arouse ferment | |
| 8. | [ verb ] provide with heat | |
| Examples: | "heat the house" |
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| Related terms: | supply steam-heat heater heating_system | |
| 9. | [ verb ] gain heat or get hot | |
| Synonyms: | heat_up hot_up | |
| Examples: | "The room heated up quickly" |
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| Related terms: | cool change_state overheat fry heating heating_system | |
| 10. | [ noun ] (sport) a preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race | |
| Related terms: | race | |
| 11. | [ noun ] utility to warm a building | |
| Synonyms: | heating_plant heating heating_system | |
| Examples: | "the heating system wasn't working" "they have radiant heating" |
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| Related terms: | utility central_heating gas_heat panel_heating steam_heat building boiler radiator | |
| Similar spelling: |
Heath het Hetu Heth Heit Heydt Heidt Hewitt Hewett Hettie Heyd Heid heed Hedy head |
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