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Radiant heat is when thermal energy is converted to electromagnetic energy. The movement of atoms and molecules generates electric and magnetic fields. Photons are emitted and carry (transfer) the energy. This is called thermal radiation.

A less strict meaning is the heating of objects, like walls , floors etc., to transfer heat into an area.

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