| Concept URI | http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/3904 | 
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| Preferred label | heat pump | 
| Definition | A device which transfers heat from a cooler reservoir to a hotter one, expending mechanical energy in the process, especially when the main purpose is to heat the hot reservoir rather than refrigerate the cold one. | 
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| Status | Valid | 
| Status Modified | 2013-12-05 | 
| Accepted Date | 2013-12-05 | 
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European Environment Agency
                        
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