heatsymbol
nounUK /ˈhiːt ˈsɪmbəl/
US /ˈhiːt ˈsɪmbəl/
A heat symbol is a little picture or sign that shows something is hot.
The heat symbol on the oven warned us not to touch it.
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2. A mark used in science to stand for heat energy.
The teacher drew a heat symbol next to the word energy.
3. A sign on a label that means an item can handle high heat.
This pan has a heat symbol, so it is safe for the oven.
4. A small picture on a screen that shows a device is getting warm.
My phone showed a heat symbol when it got too hot.