noun
condenser
KUHN-dehns
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.”
noun
1
A device that turns a gas into a liquid, often part of a cooling or refrigeration system.
"The air conditioning unit's condenser had failed, causing it to blow warm air."
2
A lens or set of lenses that gathers and focuses light.
"The microscope's condenser focuses light onto the specimen."
How to use condenser
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA machine part that turns gas to liquid, or a lens that focuses light.
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Word forms
- Plural
- condensers
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Etymology
From condense plus the agent suffix -er.
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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.
