heating

[US]/ˈhiːtɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈhiːtɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the process of making something hot; the system or equipment used to provide warmth
adj. having the quality of warmth; relating to the provision of warmth
v. present participle of heat

Phrases & Collocations

heating system

central heating

electric heating

underfloor heating

heating pad

heating element

heating control

heating bill

heating maintenance

heating furnace

induction heating

heating power

heating equipment

heating up

heating method

heating rate

floor heating

heating surface

heating pipe

steam heating

district heating

heating oil

heating efficiency

heating effect

gas heating

Example Sentences

a retrofit for the heating system.

a solar heating system.

install a heating system

an energy-efficient heating system.

ensure that you are familiar with the heating controls.

we had no heating in our bedrooms.

the installation of a central heating system.

The heating was on full blast all day.

an economic use of home heating oil.

This hotel is equipped with a central heating thermostat.

Heating bills are highest in the wintertime.

this antiquated central heating system.

Central heating is bad news for indoor plants.

The heating system in the hotel has an automatic temperature control.

Oil is cracked by heating under pressure.

We're installing a new heating system.

If the pressure is too low, the heating system will act up.

They will install a heating and lighting system in our house.

Real-world Examples

But controlling the heating precisely is tricky.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

While the oven's heating, prepare the scones.

Source: How to have a conversation in English

Whose idea was it to turn the heating down?

Source: Grandpa and Grandma's grammar class

The oven was not heating up.

Source: Beijing Normal University New Curriculum Reform Junior High School English Grade 8 Second Semester

Unfortunately, no, there is no way to reverse global heating.

Source: Connection Magazine

Can we put the heating up?

Source: Grandpa and Grandma's grammar class

I'm so cold. Can we turn the heating up?

Source: Grandparents' Vocabulary Lesson

And turning the central heating down could make you lose the pounds!

Source: 6 Minute English

And other Chinese cities are gearing up to launch nuclear-based heating too!

Source: CGTN

Except in this case, it's hot volcanic ash heating the air instead.

Source: Scishow Selected Series

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