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.

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radiant heating British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of radiant heating

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

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radiant heating

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

From New York Times ● Nov. 14, 2023

Three years ago, I had the pleasure of installing all the plumbing, radiant heating and electric in my daughter’s new home.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 19, 2022

Charalambous suggested changing the flooring in the unit from hardwood to a textured, charcoal gray stone with a radiant heating system laid beneath it.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 14, 2022

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