heatmeter
nounUK /ˈhiːtˌmiːtə/
US /ˈhiːtˌmiːtər/
A heatmeter is a tool that measures how much heat is used.
The heatmeter showed that our house used less heat this month.
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2. A device attached to a heating system that records the amount of heat energy delivered to a building or apartment.
Each apartment has its own heatmeter so residents pay only for the heat they use.
3. An instrument that measures the flow and temperature of hot water to calculate heat consumption.
The technician read the heatmeter to prepare the monthly heating charges.
4. A gauge on a machine or engine that shows how hot it is running.
Check the heatmeter before the engine gets too hot.