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noun
The temporary storage of heat energy in a reservoir of hot water
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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History
Etymology tree Ancient Greek ῠ̔δρο- (hŭdro-)der. English hydro- Latin accumulātiōder. Middle French accumulationbor. Latin accumulātiōbor. Middle English acumulacyon English accumulation English hydroaccumulation From hydro- + accumulation.
