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单词 calefaction
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Definition of calefaction in English:

calefaction

noun kalɪˈfakʃ(ə)n
mass nounrare

  • The process of heating or warming.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It is entirely erroneous to say all calefaction is from solar rays directly.
    • The calefaction point of water is 178°, and that of alcohol 128°.
    • Coal-oil-fired generators and atomic energy plants cause large amounts of waste heat which is carried away as hot water and cause thermal pollution or calefaction.
    • The principal producers of calefaction are power plants.
    • Such ecological alterations as have been observed as a result of the local calefaction of the river to date appear to be relatively inconsequential.
    Synonyms
    hotness, warmth, warmness, high temperature

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French, or from late Latin calefactio(n-), from calefacere 'make warm' (see calefacient).
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