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Meaning of "radiator cap" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RADIATOR CAP

radiator cap  [ˈreɪdɪˌeɪtə kæp] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RADIATOR CAP

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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Radiator cap is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RADIATOR CAP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

radiator cap

Hood ornament

A hood/bonnet ornament, radiator cap, motor mascot or car mascot is a specially crafted model which symbolizes a car company like a badge, located on the front center portion of the hood. It has been used as an adornment nearly since the inception of automobiles.

Definition of radiator cap in the English dictionary

The definition of radiator cap in the dictionary is a cap in the opening of a device for cooling an internal-combustion engine, through which coolant liquid can be added.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RADIATOR CAP


ASCAP
ˈæskæp
blackcap
ˈblækˌkæp
cap
kæp
Capp
kæp
ettercap
ˈɛtəˌkæp
handicap
ˈhændɪˌkæp
hubcap
ˈhʌbˌkæp
icecap
ˈaɪsˌkæp
kneecap
ˈniːˌkæp
madcap
ˈmædˌkæp
Mencap
ˈmɛnkæp
microcap
ˈmaɪkrəʊˌkæp
midcap
ˈmɪdˈkæp
nightcap
ˈnaɪtˌkæp
recap
ˈriːˌkæp
redcap
ˈrɛdˌkæp
snowcap
ˈsnəʊˌkæp
toecap
ˈtəʊˌkæp
uncap
ʌnˈkæp

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RADIATOR CAP

radiata pine
radiate
radiately
radiation
radiation belt
radiation exposure
radiation levels
radiation pattern
radiation pyrometer
radiation resistance
radiation sickness
radiation therapy
radiation treatment
radiational
radiationless
radiative
radiator
radiator grill
radiator grille
radiatory

WORDS THAT END LIKE RADIATOR CAP

baseball cap
black cap
cradle cap
crown cap
distributor cap
dunce cap
filler cap
flat cap
Juliet cap
lens cap
petrol filler cap
put on one´s thinking cap
screw cap
shower cap
skull cap
stocking cap
swimming cap
thinking cap
trencher cap
watch cap

Synonyms and antonyms of radiator cap in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «radiator cap» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RADIATOR CAP

Find out the translation of radiator cap to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of radiator cap from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «radiator cap» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

散热器盖
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tapa del radiador
570 millions of speakers

English

radiator cap
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रेडिएटर टोपी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غطاء المبرد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

крышка радиатора
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tampa do radiador
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রেডিয়েটর ক্যাপ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bouchon de radiateur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Topi radiator
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kühlerverschlussdeckel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ラジエーターキャップ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

라디에이터 캡
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Radiator tutup
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nắp bộ tản nhiệt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ரேடியேட்டர் தொப்பி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रेडिएटर कॅप
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

radyatör kapağı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tappo del radiatore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

korka chłodnicy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кришка радіатора
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

capac radiator
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τάπα του ψυγείου
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

verkoelerdop
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kylarlock
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

radiatorlokket
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of radiator cap

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RADIATOR CAP»

The term «radiator cap» is regularly used and occupies the 82.513 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RADIATOR CAP» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about radiator cap

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RADIATOR CAP»

Discover the use of radiator cap in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to radiator cap and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Automotive Service: Inspection, Maintenance, Repair
A gallon of 50/50 coolant and water will expand by about 1⁄3 pint when heated to engine operating temperature, which is about 195°F. Before opening the radiator cap on a hot engine, squeeze the top radiator hose to be sure that the coolant ...
Tim Gilles, 2011
2
Modern Diesel Technology: Diesel Engines
Table 8-2 shows how much the coolant boiling point is raised correlated with radiator cap trip pressure. Tech Tip: When radiator hoses collapse as the engine cools, it indicates that the vacuumrelief valve in the radiator cap has failed.
Sean Bennett, 2014
3
Chilton's Auto Repair Manual, 1993-1997
Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is running or personal injury from scalding hot coolant or steam may result. If possible, wait until the engine has cooled to remove the radiator cap. If this is not possible, wrap a thick cloth around  ...
Chilton Book Company, 1996
4
Popular Mechanics
As the temperature of the coolant increases, the pellet expands and pushes a piston that opens a valve to allow coolant to flow through the radiator. When an engine is cold, the pellet is PRESSURE RADIATOR CAP THERMOSTAT regulates ...
5
Clymer Polaris, Sportsman 400, 2001-2003, Sportsman 500, ...
Loosen the radiator cap (Figure 62) to its first detent and release the system pressure, then turn the cap to its second detent and remove it from the radiator. 3. Check the rubber washers on the radiator cap (Figure 63) for tears or cracks.
Ed Scott, Clymer Publications, 2004
6
TechOne: Basic automotive service and maintenance
The radiator cap allows for an increase of pressure within the cooling system, increasing the boiling point of the coolant.The radiator cap uses a pressure valve to pressurize the radiator to between 1 4 and 18 pounds (Figure 4). If the pressure ...
Don Knowles, Jack Erjavec, 2004
7
Popular Science
A quick check for some types: Remove the radiator cap and start the engine. Wait until it reaches operating temperature and the thermostat opens, then look in the radiator. If the pump is good, you'll see a strong water flow coming from the ...
8
Popular Mechanics
When there's a loss of pressure because of a weak radiator-cap spring, there is a reduction in the boiling point of coolant. The result, obviously, is engine boil-over. Test radiator pressure visually and with a radiator-cap tester. Both ways are ...
9
Popular Science
Remove the radiator cap and run your finger around inside the radiator's top tank. If it picks up a greasy scum, the whole cooling system—radiator, engine block, hoses, water pump, thermostat— is likely covered with the same heat-insulating ...
10
The MG Midget and Austin Healey Sprite High Performance Manual
Aside from the differences in pressure rating there are differences in the cap designs themselves. The vertical flow radiator cap is designed for fitting to a 1in deep radiator neck, while the caps fitted to the expansion tanks on the later cars are ...
Daniel Stapleton, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RADIATOR CAP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term radiator cap is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Summer Driving Tips From AAA
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. ... Check the radiator and heater hoses for visible wear, soft spots or bulges, and look for leaks around ... «Yankton Daily Press, Jun 15»
2
What would cause your car engine to overheat?
Here, the hot water from the cooling system will escape and leak through any broken conduit, such as a hose pipe, or through a damaged radiator cap, radiator ... «The Observer, May 15»
3
Summer is coming: Some like it hot, but your ride doesn't
And don't forget to check the radiator cap as well. According to Dan and Judy Ramsey, authors of “Teach Yourself Visually: Car Care and Maintenance,” the ... «Inquirer.net, Mar 15»
4
Motoring - What Causes the Radiator Coolant to Run Low?
Leakages from a broken/damaged radiator and radiator reserve, radiator cap or a failed water pump could also make the coolant run low, and if not worked on in ... «The Observer, Dec 14»
5
Futuristic Oliver, built on shoestring, still head turner
There was a fancy, winged radiator cap (these caps are hot items among today's collectors), and a smooth rounded hood and gas tank. Vertically louvered side ... «Farm and Dairy, Sep 14»
6
2001 Jeep Wrangler TJ Radiator Install - Two-Hour Cool Down
The Jeep also still had the factory radiator in it, so we blew dirt out of the fins with compressed air, ... Still no dice, and the radiator cap was fine, so what to do? «Four Wheeler Network, Sep 14»
7
Cooling Tech Math - Cool Geek
The number of cores refers to how many rows of tubes are in the radiator core. With the radiator cap removed, you can see the tubes. This radiator uses two rows ... «Four Wheeler Network, Aug 14»
8
Troubled by overheating car engine? Here's what you should do
Once the hood has been lifted and the steam has dissipated to safe levels, it is a usual practice to look for the radiator cap, to add some water in the radiator in ... «Daily Bhaskar, Jul 14»
9
Car Doctor: Stone chips kicking up on Toyota Celica
Q: A few weeks ago I mentioned that my 1999 Dodge had a collapsing upper radiator hose. You suggested a new radiator cap, no luck. I replaced the hose, the ... «The Providence Journal, Jun 14»
10
Five Fluids You Should Check to Keep Your Car Running Smoothly
The coolant is inside you radiator and you can typically check it by simply removing the radiator cap when the car is cool (never check it when it's hot or your car ... «Lifehacker, Apr 14»

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