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

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The JLab Talk Pro is a versatile USB condenser microphone that features four polar patterns to choose from (i.e., cardioid, omnidirectional, stereo, and bidirectional recording modes) and a high 192kHz sample rate. Cierra Cowan May 28, PC Magazine, 28 May 2025 The vapor turns back to liquid in a condenser outside the chip and returns to repeat the process. IEEE Spectrum, 20 Nov. 2015 Keeping the engine happy dictated cramming a heat exchanger, an AC condenser, a transmission cooler, all the fluid plumbing, and an 850-watt variable-speed Vintage Air cooling fan into the iconic Jeep’s front-grille area. Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025 This flagship condenser microphone has the benefits of a dynamic microphone and it can be used wired or wirelessly. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for condenser

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 5 Jun. 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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