condenser
Condenser (noun) means a device that turns a gas into a liquid, often part of a cooling or refrigeration system. Example: “The air conditioning unit's condenser had failed, causing it to blow warm air.”
How to use condenser
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA machine part that turns gas to liquid, or a lens that focuses light.
Word forms
condensers plural
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The air conditioning unit's _____ had failed, causing it to blow warm air.
Etymology
From condense plus the agent suffix -er.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for condenser
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What does “condenser” mean?
The word “condenser” means a device that turns a gas into a liquid, often part of a cooling or refrigeration system. In plain terms, a machine part that turns gas to liquid, or a lens that focuses light.
How do you pronounce “condenser”?
“Condenser” is pronounced KUHN-dehns (/ˈkʰəndɛnsɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “condenser” in a sentence?
Here is “condenser” used in a sentence: “The air conditioning unit's condenser had failed, causing it to blow warm air.”
What part of speech is “condenser”?
“Condenser” is a noun.
How many meanings does “condenser” have?
“Condenser” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a device that turns a gas into a liquid, often part of a cooling or refrigeration system.