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散熱器

简散热器 · 繁散熱器

Mandarin · pinyin sàn rè qì

radiator (for heating a room)
radiator (for cooling an engine)

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散: sàn · scatter, disperse, break up
熱: rè · hot; heat; fever; restless; zeal
器: qì · receptacle, vessel; instrument
热: rè · hot; heat; fever; restless; zeal

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4–4–4 · san4 re4 qi4

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noun

radiator (device that lowers engine coolant temperature by conducting heat to the air)
cooling panel, heat sink
fan (computer)

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