condenser

noun

con·​dens·​er kən-ˈden(t)-sər How to pronounce condenser (audio)
1
: one that condenses: such as
a
: a lens or mirror used to concentrate light on an object
b
: an apparatus in which gas or vapor is condensed
2

Examples of condenser in a Sentence

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Don't cover the condenser coil outside to make your house look prettier. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025 The hot condenser coils warm the water, and the insulation keeps it warm until it’s needed. Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025 If it's plugged with debris, wash it off to allow air to pass through it and the condenser. Amanda Wallace, USA Today, 9 July 2025 And if your condenser fan suddenly stops working, don't panic—Huckstadt offers a clever temporary fix. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for condenser

Word History

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of condenser was in 1686

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“Condenser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condenser. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

condenser

noun
con·​dens·​er kən-ˈden(t)-sər How to pronounce condenser (audio)
1
: one that condenses
2

Medical Definition

condenser

noun
con·​dens·​er kən-ˈden(t)-sər How to pronounce condenser (audio)
1
a
: a lens or mirror used to concentrate light on an object
b
: an apparatus in which gas or vapor is condensed
2

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