condenser (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /kənˈdɛnsər/
Definition
A device or piece of equipment that reduces a gas or vapor to a liquid, or a substance that is used for this purpose.
Examples
The steam from the engine was cooled in a condenser.
A refrigerator uses a condenser to release heat.
The laboratory experiment required a specialized condenser to liquefy the gas.
How to Use condenser
- condenser unit (collocation)
- A self-contained assembly of components for condensation, often used in HVAC systems. — "The air conditioning system failed because the condenser unit stopped working."
- condenser lens (collocation)
- A lens used to focus light, especially in optical instruments. — "The microscope's condenser lens ensures a bright and even illumination of the specimen."
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