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heater

/ˈhiːtə/

Meanings
  • noun

    A device used to heat up a room or other enclosed space.

  • noun or verb

    A person or thing that heats.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈhitɚ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with heater
meater , feater , reater
Variants
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heater , heaters , immersion heater , immersion heaters , quartz heater , quartz heaters , space heater , space heaters , water heater , water heaters
Forms
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heaters, heating, heats


Etymology
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From the Old English word 'hean' meaning 'to heat' or 'hot'.


Trivia
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  1. The world's largest heater is the Grimsel Hydroelectric Power Station in Switzerland, which has a total capacity of 620 MW.

  2. The first electric heating system was invented in 1882 by Thomas Edison.


Related Concepts
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  1. Central heating: A heating system that distributes heat throughout a building using a boiler or furnace and a network of pipes or ducts.

  2. Radiator: A device used to transfer heat from a fluid to the surrounding air or space.


Culture
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Heaters have been used for centuries to provide warmth and comfort in various settings, from homes and offices to outdoor spaces. They have been a subject of literature, art, and music, with notable examples including the poem 'The Snowman' by Wallace Stevens, which describes a snowman coming to life as the heater is turned on in a house.

How to Memorize "heater"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a cold room and a heater warming it up, step by step visualize the heat spreading throughout the room.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'heater' with the feeling of warmth and comfort.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Hot Heater Helps Hands' to remember the word.


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