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preheating

|pre-heat-ing|

/priːˈhiːtɪŋ/

(preheat)

heat beforehand

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Adjective
preheat	preheaters	preheats	preheats	preheated	preheated	preheating	preheater	preheated

Etymology

Etymology Information

'preheat' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the verb 'heat', meaning 'to make warm or hot'.

Historical Evolution

'Preheat' was formed by combining the prefix 'pre-' with the verb 'heat' in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to heat before use', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

the act of heating something beforehand, especially an oven or appliance, to a desired temperature before use.

Preheating the oven ensures even cooking.

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Last updated: 2025/07/05 00:07