hypocaustum ( synonym found)

Definition of hypocaustum:

°an underfloor space or flue through which heat from a furnace passes to heat the floor of a room or a bath, as illustrated by the ancient Roman hypocaustum, and the traditional Korean ondol (??, ??).
°an underfloor heating system, even without such an underfloor space or flue, as adapted to the modern housing, east and west.

Definition of hypocaustum:

°an underfloor space or flue through which heat from a furnace passes to heat the floor of a room or a bath, as illustrated by the ancient Roman hypocaustum, and the traditional Korean ondol (??, ??).
°an underfloor heating system, even without such an underfloor space or flue, as adapted to the modern housing, east and west.

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