heating

From heat + -ing.

• IPA^(key): /ˈhiːtɪŋ/

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• Rhymes: -iːtɪŋ

heating (countable and uncountable, plural heatings)

1. A system that raises the temperature of a room or building. Compare heater.

   We're hoping to have the new heating installed before winter.

2. The act of making something hot.

   The crucible was subjected to several heatings.

   • 1913, The Mineral Industry, volume 21, page 849:

     After repeated swagings and heatings […]

heating (comparative more heating, superlative most heating)

1. Causing heat.

heating

1. present participle and gerund of heat

• gahnite, gaineth, haeting