air-con·di·tion
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air-conditioned; air-conditioning; air-conditions
Definition of air-condition
: to equip (something, such as a building or vehicle) with an apparatus for washing air and controlling its humidity and temperature
also
: to subject (air) to these processes
Other Words from air-condition
air-conditioned
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ˌer-kən-ˈdi-shənd
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adjective
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adjective
an air-conditioned building/room/car
air conditioner
noun
air-conditioning
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ˌer-kən-ˈdi-sh(ə-)niŋ
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noun
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noun
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“Air-condition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air-condition. Accessed 15 Aug. 2022.
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