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Definition of calefaction in English: calefactionnoun kalɪˈfakʃ(ə)n mass nounrare The process of heating or warming. Example sentencesExamples - It is entirely erroneous to say all calefaction is from solar rays directly.
- The calefaction point of water is 178°, and that of alcohol 128°.
- Coal-oil-fired generators and atomic energy plants cause large amounts of waste heat which is carried away as hot water and cause thermal pollution or calefaction.
- The principal producers of calefaction are power plants.
- Such ecological alterations as have been observed as a result of the local calefaction of the river to date appear to be relatively inconsequential.
Synonyms hotness, warmth, warmness, high temperature
Origin Late Middle English: from Old French, or from late Latin calefactio(n-), from calefacere 'make warm' (see calefacient). |