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Condenser

A device designed to condense a gas into a liquid, either as part of a still, steam engine, refrigerator or similar machine.

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📖 Definitions of "Condenser"

noun

1
A device designed to condense a gas into a liquid, either as part of a still, steam engine, refrigerator or similar machine.
2
A capacitor.
3
A lens (or combination of lenses) designed to gather light and focus it onto a specimen or part of a mechanism.
4
A dental instrument used to pack filling into a cavity in a tooth.

🔄 Synonyms of "Condenser"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
capacitornoun	(electronics) An electronic component capable of storing electrical energy in an electric field; especially one consisting of two conductors separated by a dielectric.
electrical condensernoun	an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge
optical condensernoun	lens used to concentrate light on an object

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Condenser"

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Word	Definition
capacitornoun	(electronics) An electronic component capable of storing electrical energy in an electric field; especially one consisting of two conductors separated by a dielectric.
electrical condensernoun	an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge
optical condensernoun	lens used to concentrate light on an object
coolantnoun	A medium, usually fluid, used to draw heat from an object.
chillernoun	a machine that produces cold air, either for air conditioning, to prepare chilled foods etc.
intercoolernoun	A heat-exchange device located between other devices or processes.
compressornoun	A machine for compressing gases, especially an air compressor.
refrigerantnoun	A substance used in a heat cycle that undergoes a phase change between gas and liquid to allow the cooling, as in refrigerators, air conditioners, etc.
refrigeratornoun	A household or commercial appliance used for keeping food fresh by refrigeration (short form fridge).
coolernoun	An insulated bin or box used with ice or freezer packs to keep food or beverages cold while picnicking or camping.
radiatornoun	(automotive, mechanical) A device that lowers engine coolant temperature by conducting heat to the air, through metal fins.
shroudnoun	That which clothes, covers, conceals, or protects; a garment.
microfaradnoun	(physics) One millionth ( 10⁻⁶ ) of a farad (a unit of capacitance).
intensivenoun	A thing which makes something more intense; specifically (linguistics), a form of a word with a more forceful or stronger sense than the root on which it is built.
condensornoun	Misspelling of condenser. [(process engineering) A device designed to condense a gas into a liquid, either as part of a still, steam engine, refrigerator or similar machine.]
condensingnoun	the act of increasing the density of something
liebignoun	A surname from German.
distillernoun	A person who distills, especially alcoholic spirits or hard liquor by a process of distillation; a person who owns, works in or operates a distillery.
heat-exchanger	—
liquefiernoun	A device used to liquify gases (by cooling and compression)