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radiant heating

American  

noun

  1. the means of heating objects or persons by radiation in which the intervening air is not heated.

  2. a system for heating by radiation from a surface, especially from a surface heated by means of electric resistance, hot water, etc.


radiant heating British  

noun

  1. a system of heating a building by radiant heat emitted from panels containing electrical conductors, hot water, etc

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of radiant heating

First recorded in 1910–15


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Options include recycled tiles, radiant heating and induction cooktops.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 6, 2023

There are also contractors listed on heatinghelp.com, a website run by and for radiant heating pros and enthusiasts.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 14, 2022

A renovation in 2007 highlights historical features like exposed wood beams and plank floors, but also offers modern luxuries like radiant heating in some rooms, two fully equipped kitchens and sleek bathroom fittings.

From New York Times ● Jan. 14, 2015

And indoor spaces will use radiant heating and cooling transmitted via a network of water pipes and warmed in part by waste heat from the buildings’ refrigeration systems.

From Forbes ● Jul. 9, 2013

We put in bamboo floors, radiant heating, double-thick insulation, dual-flush toilets, a solar water heater, and a 12-panel, 2.5 kilowatt solar photovoltaic system.

From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2012

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