af·ter·cool·er
| \ ˈaf-tər-ˌkü-lər \
Definition of aftercooler
1
: an apparatus for cooling the discharge air from air compressors in order to remove its condensed moisture
2
: a device for cooling the fuel mixture heated by compression in a supercharger
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“Aftercooler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aftercooler. Accessed 26 May. 2022.
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