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hot-water heater

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Noun1.hot-water heaterhot-water heater - a heater and storage tank to supply heated water
hot-water tank, water heater
heater, warmer - device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
storage tank, tank - a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids
water back - water heater consisting of a tank or pipes set at the back of a fireplace or in the firebox of a stove


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