radiatorra‧di‧a‧tor /ˈreɪdieɪtə $ -ər/ ●●○ noun [countable] 
Examples
ExamplesEXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
word sets- A direct system has only one water circuit which supplies both the taps and the radiators.
- All the engine needed was a little highway speed, let the radiator do its work.
- He paused by one of the radiators to warm his hands before approaching the doors that led into the infirmary.
- Let it touch the radiator - it won't leave its hand there when it discovers it is hot.
- Savanna animals cool off with a kind of organic radiator by evaporating water from the moist linings of the nasal chambers.
- Select a new radiator that is the closest possible match to the existing one in terms of height and length.
- There were spoons hidden all over the factory, on rafters, in drawers, behind radiators, and so on.
WORD SETS► House
Collocationsalcove, nounattic, nounback door, nounbasement, nounbasin, nounbath, nounbath, verbbath mat, nounbathroom, nounbathtub, nounbedchamber, nounbedroom, nounblanket, nounblind, nounbottom drawer, nounbox room, nouncabinet, nouncistern, nouncowl, nouncrazy quilt, noundado, noundeadbolt, noundeck, noundinette, noundining room, noundoorbell, noundoorjamb, noundoorknob, noundoorknocker, noundoormat, noundoorpost, noundoorstep, noundoorstop, noundoorway, noundouble glazing, noundownspout, noundownstairs, adverbdrainpipe, noundrapes, noundrawing room, noundressing room, nouneiderdown, nounfamily room, nounfanlight, nounfender, nounfireplace, nounfireside, nounfloor, nounfoyer, nounFrench doors, nounFrench windows, nounfrieze, nounfront door, nounfurnishings, noungable, noungabled, adjectivegarage, noungarret, noungeyser, noungranny flat, nounhatch, nounhatchway, nounhearth, nouninglenook, nounironing board, nounjamb, nounkitchen, nounlarder, nounlattice window, nounlibrary, nounlino, nounlinoleum, nounliving room, nounloft, nounlounge, nounlumber room, nounmaster bedroom, nounmat, nounmorning room, nounornament, nounpalace, nounpane, nounpantry, nounparlour, nounparquet, nounpassage, nounpatio, nounpatio doors, nounpelmet, nounpenthouse, nounpied-à-terre, nounplayroom, nounporch, nounpublic housing, nounquilt, nounradiator, nounranch, nounranch house, nounreception room, nounrecess, nounrecessed, adjectiverecreation room, nounrug, nounrunner, nounself-contained, adjectivesemi, nounsemi-detached, adjectiveshade, nounsill, nounsitting room, nounskylight, nounspare room, nounsplashback, nounsplit-level, adjectivestair, nounstaircase, nounstairway, nounstairwell, nounstorm door, nounstorm window, nounstucco, nounstudy, nounsuite, nounsun lounge, nounsun porch, nounterraced house, nounthreshold, nountied cottage, nountrestle table, nountub, nounundercoat, noununderfelt, noununderlay, noununit, nounutility room, nounveranda, nounvilla, nounwainscot, nounwalk-up, nounwall, nounwallpaper, nounwallpaper, verbwall-to-wall, adjectivewarming pan, nounwashroom, nounwastebasket, nounwet bar, nounwhitewash, nounwhitewash, verbwoodwork, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► central
1a thin metal container that is fastened to a wall and through which hot water passes to provide heat for a room2the part of a car or aircraft which stops the engine from getting too hot· It has full gas fired central heating to radiators and has a lovely west facing secluded garden.· Luckily, central heating radiators ran around the room, so I was able to position the cable off the floor.· Perhaps, instead, the first step was via a central-heating radiator.
► new· There is a range of five colours available in Homestyle's new spray-on radiator enamels, which includes a special primer.· Milcey came with a new radiator hose and jugs of coolant.· Select a new radiator that is the closest possible match to the existing one in terms of height and length.· The six new radiators in Mrs Garazhenko's flat were flown from Moscow at considerable expense.· Start at the new radiator position and work back towards the point at which you will connect into the existing pipework.
NOUN► heating· Luckily, central heating radiators ran around the room, so I was able to position the cable off the floor.
VERB► fit· The oil cooler was by Radiatore Cohini and was fitted under the radiator.· Pivotilt is childproof, meets all major requirements for strength and safety, and fits all Stelrad Accord radiators from 18in upwards.