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

Recent Examples on the Web Its interior is pretty fierce as well — like the best condenser mics, an SM58 pickup can endure extreme volume levels and still transmit sounds without popping or crackling noises. Jonathan Rowe, Spin, 27 Aug. 2023 How To Clean Window AC Unit Condenser Tray The condenser tray or drip pan catches excess water and prevents leaks. Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 29 June 2023 The nuclear plant also relies on water from the reservoir to provide power for its turbine condensers, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 6 July 2023 The condenser pan is usually located at the bottom of the unit, Mitchell says. Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 29 June 2023 What sets this dehumidifier apart from others in the similar price range is its dual semiconductor condensers, which make the Breezome work more effectively to take up to 26 ounces of water out of the air per day in spaces up to 400 square feet. Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2023 There’s a passive safety system called an isolation condenser. Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al, 25 June 2023 Some refrigerators have exposed condenser coils in the back that need to be cleaned regularly to maintain the fridge's efficiency. Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2023 In loud environments, condenser mics tend to pick up too much exterior sound for usable podcast tracks. Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 14 Mar. 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 27 Sep. 2023.

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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