Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heating
noun
/ˈhiːtɪŋ/
Definition
The process of raising the temperature of a substance or environment.
Examples
- The heating in my house is not working properly during winter.
- She used a heating pad to relieve her muscle pain.
- The heating of the metal caused it to expand.
Meaning
Heating refers to the application of heat to increase the temperature of an object or space, often to provide comfort or facilitate certain physical processes.
Synonyms
- warming
- thermal energy
- temperature increase
- hotting