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underfloor

British  
/ ˈʌndəˌflɔː /

adjective

  1. situated beneath the floor

    underfloor heating

"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

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It warms water which flows through buried pipes going indoors, feeding the radiators as well as their new underfloor heating in the kitchen.

From BBC Mar. 22, 2026

Treat yourself: For some people, that might be a writer’s retreat or yoga holiday, while for others it’s a new downstairs bathroom or underfloor heating.

From MarketWatch Mar. 20, 2026

This heats water in another pipe, which can then be used for hot showers, radiators or underfloor heating.

From BBC Nov. 5, 2025

And at the local preschool, the new solar-powered air source heat pump, which generates underfloor heating, is a hit with the village toddlers.

From New York Times May 24, 2023

In addition to the underfloor cooling, the insulation built into the buildings will enable residents to keep the cold obtained during the night throughout the day, Michaud said.

From Seattle Times Mar. 20, 2023

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