Definition

A device that warms up steam or other materials that have cooled down, so they can be used again in a process or machine.

Example

The factory installed a reheater to improve the efficiency of their steam system.

Conversation

I heard you got a new machine for cooking.

Yeah, it's a great little reheater for leftovers.

That sounds handy! Does it work well for all kinds of food?

Definitely! It keeps everything nice and warm without drying it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reheater → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "heat" (from Old English "hǣtan", meaning to make warm). The word "reheater" means a device that heats something again.

Memory Tip

Think of 'heating' something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'heat' means to make warm.

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