heat pump

/ˌhit ˈpʌmp/
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Other forms: heat pumps

Definitions of heat pump
  1. noun
    apparatus that extracts heat from a liquid that is at a higher temperature than its surroundings; can be used to transfer heat from a reservoir outside in order to heat a building
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    type of:
    apparatus, setup
    equipment designed to serve a specific function
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