radiant heat

American  

noun

Thermodynamics.

1. heat energy transmitted by electromagnetic waves in contrast to heat transmitted by conduction or convection.

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radiant heat British  

noun

1. heat transferred in the form of electromagnetic radiation rather than by conduction or convection; infrared radiation

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Etymology

Origin of radiant heat

First recorded in 1500–10

Example Sentences

Keep in mind that the placement of insulation is vital to ensure all the heat produced by electric coils or radiant heat tubing is directed into the living space.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2024

That’s because extreme radiant heat can crack windows or cause eaves and siding to catch fire, said Eric Knapp, a research ecologist with the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2023

The researchers investigated the complex interplay between the transfer of radiant heat and the thermochemical reaction.

From Science Daily • Oct. 27, 2023

Four fireplaces, beamed ceilings, radiant heat, open floor plan, designer kitchen with Viking appliances plus large window with desert views; 3,733 square feet.

From Washington Times • Oct. 26, 2023

Where radiant heat is allowed to fall upon an absorbing substance, a certain thickness of the latter is always necessary for the absorption.

From The Glaciers of the Alps Being a narrative of excursions and ascents, etc. by Tyndall, John