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hy·po·caust
\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷+ˌkȯst\ noun
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Etymology: Latin hypocaustum, hypocauston, from Greek hypokauston, from neuter of hypokaustos heated by a hypocaust, from (assumed) Greek hypokaustos, verbal of Greek hypokaiein to light (a fire) under, from hypo- + kaiein to burn — more at caustic
: a central heating system of an ancient Roman dwelling, public bath, or other building consisting of an underground furnace or fire chamber and a series of tile flues for distribution of the heat |