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heatsink [′hēt‚siŋk] (aerospace engineering) A type of protective device capable of absorbing heat and used as a heat shield. In nuclear propulsion, any thermodynamic device, such as a radiator or condenser, that is designed to absorb the excess heat energy of the working fluid. Also known as heat dump. (electricity) A mass of metal that is added to a device for the purpose of absorbing and dissipating heat; used with power transistors and many types of metallic rectifiers. Also known as dissipator. (thermodynamics) Any (gas, solid, or liquid) region where heat is absorbed. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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