heat pump

American  

noun

1. a device that uses a compressible refrigerant to transfer heat from one body, as the ground, air, or water, to another body, as a building, with the process being reversible.

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heat pump British  

noun

1. a device, as used in a refrigerator, for extracting heat from a source and delivering it elsewhere at a much higher temperature

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Etymology

Origin of heat pump

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Lifeguard Marc Levy told AFP the mobile pool was "surprising", operating like any other with a heat pump, drainage and filtration system.

From Barron's

Trevor Rainey has already benefited from a similar scheme with his Housing Executive home fitted with solar panels, a heat pump, insulation and new energy efficient doors and windows.

From BBC

The new assessment system will rate properties' insulation quality, heating systems and ability to use low-carbon technologies such as smart meters and heat pumps, alongside the longstanding measure of how much a home's energy costs.

From BBC

The government's Warm Homes Plan promises £15bn to help UK households pay for green technologies such as heat pumps, as part of its efforts to drive down energy bills and cut planet warming emissions.

From BBC

Karman has developed a cooling system similar to the heat pumps in the average home, except its pumps use liquid carbon dioxide as refrigerant, which is circulated using rocket engine technology rather than fans.

From Los Angeles Times