waste heat; remaining energy after retirement
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
waste heat; surplus heat (in industrial production)
Technical term referring to heat generated as a byproduct of industrial processes, often recovered for heating or power generation.
Utilize waste heat for heating.
The factory is researching how to recover waste heat for power generation.
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This technology can effectively utilize waste heat from industrial production.
noun
remaining energy and capabilities of retired elderly people
Metaphorical usage praising the continued contributions of retired experts or elderly people to society. Often used in the phrase 发挥余热.
Senior experts should utilize their remaining energy to contribute more to society.
After retirement, he continues to utilize his remaining energy, volunteering to provide consultation for the community.
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Many old teachers continue to utilize their remaining energy to tutor students after retirement.