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Hydronic vs Retainer - What's the difference?

hydronic | retainer |

As an adjective hydronic

is refers to heating systems which involve circulating hot water or steam.

As a noun retainer is

a dependent or follower of someone of rank.

hydronic

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Refers to heating systems which involve circulating hot water or steam.

    • See also

    * single-pipe steam * two-pipe steam * hot-water

    retainer

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A dependent or follower of someone of rank.
  • A paid servant, especially one who has been employed for many years.
  • Any thing or person that retains.
  • A fee one pays to reserve the other's time for services.
    • This lawyer charges a retainer for his work .
  • (dentistry): A device that holds teeth in position after orthodontic treatment.

    • Related terms

    * retain

    See also

    * brace

    Anagrams

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