radiant heat
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of radiant heat
First recorded in 1500–10
Example Sentences
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Put your windows on lockdown: Close blinds, shades or curtains during peak daylight hours — especially on south- and west-facing walls — to block radiant heat from entering.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
It measures not just the air temperature but takes into account humidity, radiant heat from the sun and the court surface temperature.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Recent studies into fire mechanics have generally found that the intense heat from wildfire can quickly dry out these plants, making them susceptible to ignition from embers, flames and radiant heat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 13, 2026
The radiant heat installer and electrician were happy.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 25, 2023
The experiments indeed proved that gaseous bodies varied among themselves, as to their power of transmitting radiant heat, just as much as liquids and solids.
From The Glaciers of the Alps Being a narrative of excursions and ascents, etc. by Tyndall, John
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