hypercaust

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Term: Hypercaust

Definition:

A hypercaust is a type of Roman underfloor heating system, typically found in the bathhouses and villas of ancient Rome. It consists of a network of heating chambers and pipes installed beneath the floor, which allowed hot air to circulate and warm the rooms above.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A Roman underfloor heating system.

Example sentence: The hypercaust in the luxurious Roman villa ensured that the inhabitants enjoyed warm and cozy rooms throughout the winter.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Pertaining to or characteristic of a hypercaust.

Example sentence: The architect designed the hypercaust system to be an essential feature of the classical Roman bathhouse.

Sense 3:

Verb: To install or use a hypercaust system.

Example sentence: The wealthy homeowner decided to hypercaust their newly built villa to provide maximum comfort to their guests.