radiant heat
noun
: heat transmitted by radiation as contrasted with that transmitted by conduction or convection
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In New York City, temperatures reached the low 90s — not a record, but plenty hot enough to cause misery, especially with humidity and the radiant heat from concrete and asphalt.
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 28 June 2024
Add tinted window film (available at The Home Depot) to minimize the effects of radiant heat and UV light while maintaining views.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2024
How to address city ‘heat islands’ During heat waves, people can close blinds to block some radiant heat, stay hydrated, wear light clothing, and take showers to cool down.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 19 June 2024
This park is designed to be diverse and inclusive
Ask the Builder: The truth about radiant heat.
—Hartford Courant, 25 May 2024
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 28 June 2024
Add tinted window film (available at The Home Depot) to minimize the effects of radiant heat and UV light while maintaining views.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2024
How to address city ‘heat islands’ During heat waves, people can close blinds to block some radiant heat, stay hydrated, wear light clothing, and take showers to cool down.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 19 June 2024
This park is designed to be diverse and inclusive
Ask the Builder: The truth about radiant heat.
—Hartford Courant, 25 May 2024
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“Radiant heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiant%20heat. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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