heat pump
noun
: an apparatus for heating or cooling (such as a building) by transferring heat by mechanical means from or to an external reservoir (such as the ground, water, or outside air)
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Some types of heat pumps are specifically designed for extra cold climates, and heat pump sales are booming in countries like Norway, Finland and Sweden.
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Julia Simon, NPR, 25 Dec. 2024
What's next: Mojave plans to launch an HVAC unit combined with a heat pump.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
For example, the share of heat pumps for building heating and cooling has started to rise from its earlier 10 percent level.
—Sumant Sinha, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Harbinger addresses these concerns by utilizing a multi-zone heat pump that efficiently provides heating for both the battery and cabin, thereby minimizing the negative effects of cold weather on performance.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Julia Simon, NPR, 25 Dec. 2024
What's next: Mojave plans to launch an HVAC unit combined with a heat pump.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
For example, the share of heat pumps for building heating and cooling has started to rise from its earlier 10 percent level.
—Sumant Sinha, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Harbinger addresses these concerns by utilizing a multi-zone heat pump that efficiently provides heating for both the battery and cabin, thereby minimizing the negative effects of cold weather on performance.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Heat pump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heat%20pump. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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