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| 1. | [ noun ] (physics) the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature | |
| Synonyms: | warming | |
| Related terms: | temperature_change thaw boiling overheating radiant_heating induction_heating global_warming warm | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] serving to heat | |
| Synonyms: | calefactive calefactory | |
| Examples: | "a heating pad is calefactory" |
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| Related terms: | hot | |
| 3. | [ noun ] utility to warm a building | |
| Synonyms: | heating_plant heat 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 heat | |
| Similar spelling: |
Hettinger heading |
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