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heatsink

/ˈhiːtsɪŋk/

Meanings
noun
An object, system or environment that absorbs and dissipates heat from objects in thermal contact (either direct or radiant) with it.

Examples :

"The heatsink on the back of my computer helps to keep the processor cool by drawing away and spreading out the heat. "
technology electronics physics device machine system energy technical material

Related Words

Illustration properly

properly adverb

/ˈpɹɒ.pə.li/ /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.li/

In a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably

"To get a good grade on the test, you need to answer the questions properly. "

Illustration absorbing

absorbing verb

/əbˈsɔː.bɪŋ/ /æbˈsɔɹ.bɪŋ/

To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up.

"The company is absorbing its smaller competitor, and soon their name will disappear. "

Illustration dissipates

dissipates verb

/ˈdɪsɪpeɪts/ /ˈdɪsəpeɪts/

To drive away, disperse.

"The morning fog usually dissipates by noon. "

Illustration absorbs

absorbs verb

/əbˈzɔːrbz/ /əbˈsɔːrbz/

To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up.

"The sponge absorbs the spilled milk. "

Illustration overheating

overheating verb

/ˌoʊvərˈhiːtɪŋ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhiːtɪŋ/

To heat excessively.

"The computer started overheating after I played video games for six hours straight. "

Illustration computer

computer noun

/kəmˈpjuːtə/ /kəmˈpjutɚ/

A person employed to perform computations; one who computes.

"My uncle is a computer for our family; he's always calculating budgets and costs. "

Illustration material

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

Illustration environment

environment noun

/-mɪnt/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

Illustration processor

processor noun

/ˈpɹəʊˌsɛsə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɑˌsɛsə˞/

A person or institution who processes things (foods, photos, applications, etc.).

"He is a loan processor with a bank."

Illustration generates

generates verb

/ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪts/ /ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪɾs/

To bring into being; give rise to.

"The discussion generated an uproar."

Illustration technician

technician noun

/tekˈnɪʃən/

A person who studies or practises technology.

"The computer technician fixed the broken printer in the school library. "

Illustration spreading

spreading verb

/ˈspɹɛdɪŋ/

To stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.

"He spread his newspaper on the table."