heat sink
noun [ C ] uk/ˈhiːt ˌsɪŋk/ us/ˈhiːt ˌsɪŋk/
散热器，吸热器，热汇
a substance or object that absorbs heat
At the back is a massive wall that acts as a heat sink - it cools the house in summer and in winter acts like a big radiator. 后面是一堵巨大的墙，作为热汇——在夏天为房子降温，在冬天则像一个大散热器。
A one-degree temperature increase would lower the effectiveness of lakes designed to be heat sinks for power plants. 温度升高一度，设计用作发电厂散热器的湖泊的效率就会降低。
computing specialized（计算机、手机等的）散热器
a device in a computer, mobile phone, etc. that absorbs heat so that important parts do not get too hot and stop working
The processor has its own heat sink and usually a fan, too. 处理器有自己的散热器，通常还有一个风扇。
- More examples
- An IV circulates blood by sending it to a heat sink and cooling the body's core to about 33 degrees Fahrenheit.
- The tubes are driven by a 35 kV supply, and cooled with a liquid heat sink.
- Internal fans and heat sinks can help keep the machine cooled inside.
- Install the processor, heat sink, memory modules on the motherboard before you secure it in the PC case.
- Attaching the clip that holds the heat sink in place may require a fair amount of force.