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convector

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A space heater that transfers heat by convection; a radiator.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a space heater that transfers heat to the surrounding air by convection

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: heater, warmer

History

Etymology

From convect + -or.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: convector — space heater
  • French: convecteur — space heater
  • Greek: θερμοπομπός (thermopompós) — space heater
  • Italian: convettore — space heater
  • Portuguese: aquecedor por convecção — space heater
  • Portuguese: convector — space heater
  • Spanish: convector — space heater