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heat pump
Definition

A device which transfers heat from a cooler reservoir to a hotter one, expending mechanical energy in the process, especially when the main purpose is to heat the hot reservoir rather than refrigerate the cold one.

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Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/3904