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

---

Etymology

Origin of radiant heating

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

They added light-colored herringbone floors, with radiant heating to combat the Norwegian chill, and taupe kitchen cabinets.

From New York Times

PEX radiant heating tubing could have been snapped into the transfer plates in less than 30 minutes.

From Seattle Times

Aside from replacing the diesel furnace with a radiant heating system powered by a propane boiler, Koch added a propane fireplace in the living room with a raised hearth that doubles as a bench.

From Seattle Times

Options include recycled tiles, radiant heating and induction cooktops.

From Seattle Times

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

From Washington Post