Der Heizkörper
Example: Der Heizkörper im Wohnzimmer sorgt für angenehme Wärme.
Definition
"Der Heizkörper" refers to a heating device commonly found in homes and buildings that radiates warmth to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature. It is typically connected to a central heating system and helps distribute heat throughout a room.
Etymology
The word "der Heizkörper" comes from the German words "heizen" meaning 'to heat' and "Körper" meaning 'body.' Together, they describe an object that acts as a 'heating body,' physically transferring heat into the surrounding space. Did you know that the concept dates back to early radiator designs in the 19th century?
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"Der Heizkörper" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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