heat-seeking
adjective
(of a detecting device) able to detect sources of infrared radiationa heat-seeking camera
(of a missile) able to detect and follow a source of heat, as from an aircraft enginea heat-seeking missile
Nearby words
heat wave, heat-island, heat-labile, heat-moon, heat-seal, heat-seeking, heat-treat, heated, heater, heath, heath cock
Derived Forms
heat seeker, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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He is a heat-seeking missile for the heart of the right-wing base.