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radiant heat

noun

Definition of RADIANT HEAT

: heat transmitted by radiation as contrasted with that transmitted by conduction or convection

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First Known Use of RADIANT HEAT

1621

Rhymes with RADIANT HEAT

animal heat, banana seat, beat a retreat, ejection seat, ferroconcrete, sensible heat, souvenir sheet, take a back seat, vote with one's feet

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