radiant heat

noun

, Thermodynamics.

1. heat energy transmitted by electromagnetic waves in contrast to heat transmitted by conduction or convection.

radiant heat

noun

1. heat transferred in the form of electromagnetic radiation rather than by conduction or convection; infrared radiation

Word History and Origins

Origin of radiant heat¹

First recorded in 1500–10

Example Sentences

Set in Lake Bend, Victoria, Australia, fear, distrust and grief drive Sarah-Jane Collins’ stirring novel “Radiant Heat.”

From Seattle Times

Keep in mind that the placement of insulation is vital to ensure all the heat produced by electric coils or radiant heat tubing is directed into the living space.

From Seattle Times

I responded: “I don’t want any air space. Put the insulation in direct contact with the radiant heat tubes and do whatever is necessary to ensure it never falls down.”

From Seattle Times

Sarah-Jane Collins leans on her reporting experience on the aftermath of the Black Saturday wildfires in her native Australia, as well as stories about crimes against women in Victoria, to infuse “Radiant Heat” with precision and emotional force.

From Los Angeles Times

The ensuing drama makes “Radiant Heat” the story of not only a community’s recovery but a woman’s reclamation of her power and her life.

From Los Angeles Times