heat pump
noun
: an apparatus for heating or cooling (such as a building) by transferring heat by mechanical means from or to an external reservoir (such as the ground, water, or outside air)
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Federal dollars will help replace natural gas boilers with electric heat pumps and will pay for installation of energy-efficient LED lights.
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Dionne Searcey, New York Times, 25 May 2024
Mitsubishi Electric's heat pump technology aims to counter this by providing a stable temperature range of 18 to 24 degrees, creating a comfortable environment for the rhinos while minimizing energy waste.
—Fox News, 21 May 2024
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Dionne Searcey, New York Times, 25 May 2024
Mitsubishi Electric's heat pump technology aims to counter this by providing a stable temperature range of 18 to 24 degrees, creating a comfortable environment for the rhinos while minimizing energy waste.
—Fox News, 21 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for heat pump
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“Heat pump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heat%20pump. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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