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heat sink Definition

heat sink

noun

a part of a system designed to be at a lower temperature than its surroundings and used to dissipate heat from that system

heat sink Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: Whilst this had a small heat sink on it, it was not dissipating the heat fast enough.
  • mean: Also power lost is released as heat, meaning a larger heat sink needed another large, heavy component.

Adjective modifier

  • large: Also power lost is released as heat, meaning a larger heat sink needed another large, heavy component.
  • small: Whilst this had a small heat sink on it, it was not dissipating the heat fast enough.