heating

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈhiːtɪŋ/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

A system that raises the temperature of a room or building. Compare heater.

2 Definition

The act of making something hot.

Example Sentences
  • The crucible was subjected to several heatings.
Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To cause an increase in temperature of (an object or space); to cause to become hot (often with "up").

Example Sentences
  • I'll heat up the water.
2 Definition

To become hotter.

Example Sentences
  • There's a pot of soup heating on the stove.
3 Definition

To excite or make hot by action or emotion; to make feverish.

4 Definition

To excite ardour in; to rouse to action; to excite to excess; to inflame, as the passions.

5 Definition

To arouse, to excite (sexually).

Example Sentences
  • The massage heated her up.
Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Causing heat.