space heating
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Space heating — is the heating of a space, usually enclosed, such as a house or room. A space heater keeps the air and surroundings at a comfortable temperature for people or animals, or even plants in a greenhouse. Space heating generally warms a small space,… … Wikipedia
space heating — space heating, adj. the heating of a limited area, as a room, by means of a heater (space heater) within the area. [1930 35] * * * … Universalium
space heating — noun : heating of spaces especially for human comfort by any means (as by fuel, electricity, or solar radiation) with the heater either within the space or external to it * * * space heating, adj. the heating of a limited area, as a room, by… … Useful english dictionary
Space heating — The use of energy to generate heat for warmth in housing units using space heating equipment. The equipment could be the main space heating equipment or secondary space heating equipment. It does not include the use of energy to operate… … Energy terms
space heating — space′ heat ing n. bui the heating of a limited area, as a room, by means of a heater(space′ heat er)within the area • Etymology: 1930–35 … From formal English to slang
space-heating — space heatˈing noun • • • Main Entry: ↑space … Useful english dictionary
space heating — noun Date: 1934 heating of spaces especially for human comfort by any means (as fuel, electricity, or solar radiation) with the heater either within the space or external to it … New Collegiate Dictionary
Heating intensity — The ratio of space heating consumption or expenditures to square footage of heated floor space and heating degree days (base 65 degrees Fahrenheit). This ratio provides a way of comparing different types of housing units and households by… … Energy terms
heating — n. central; forced air; space heating * * * [ hiːtɪŋ] forced air space heating central … Combinatory dictionary
Heating Degree Days — (HDD) A measure of how cold a location is over a period of time relative to a base temperature, most commonly specified as 65 degrees Fahrenheit. The measure is computed for each day by subtracting the average of the day s high and low… … Energy terms
