heating
- 01 B1 Intermediate
the system or equipment used to keep a house or building warm.
a system, such as a boiler and radiators, used to maintain a comfortable temperature within a building.
Simple“Can you turn the heating up? It is freezing in this living room.”
In context“The landlord promised to repair the central heating before the winter temperatures dropped below freezing.”
UsageOften used as an uncountable noun when referring to the general system.
SynonymsAntonymsair conditioningcooling - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the act of making something hot or increasing its temperature.
the process of applying thermal energy to a substance or object to increase its temperature.
Simple“The slow heating of the soup ensures that the vegetables cook evenly.”
In context“The rapid heating of the metal alloy caused it to expand and eventually crack under the pressure.”
UsageCommon in technical or scientific contexts to describe a procedure.
SynonymswarmingincandescenceAntonyms
From heat + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.