radiant heat

noun

Heat or warmth transferred directly to people and objects in a space via infrared radiation, similar to the sun's warmth, rather than heating the air first via convection.

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Meanings

nounradiant heat (uncountable)
  1. uncountableelectrical engineeringHeat or warmth transferred directly to people and objects in a space via infrared radiation, similar to the sun's warmth, rather than heating the air first via convection.
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