Meaning of heating in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhidɪŋ/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    heating

    Definitions

    1. serving to heat

    Examples

    • « a heating pad is calefactory »

    Synonyms

  2. Noun

    heating

    Definitions

    1. the process of becoming warmer

    Examples

    • « a rising temperature »

    Derived terms

  3. 2. utility to warm a building

    Examples

    • « the heating system wasn't working »
    • « they have radiant heating »

    Derived terms

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