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condensers

/kənˈdɛnsərz/

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

Examples :

"The refrigerator uses condensers to turn the gaseous refrigerant back into a liquid, which helps keep our food cold. "
device technology machine technical physics chemistry energy

Related Words

Illustration capacitor

capacitor noun

/kəˈpæsɪtər/ /kəˈpæsɪɾɚ/

An electronic component capable of storing electrical energy in an electric field; especially one consisting of two conductors separated by a dielectric.

"The engineer used a capacitor to store energy for the camera's flash. "

Illustration condense

condense verb

/kənˈdɛns/

To concentrate toward the essence by making more close, compact, or dense, thereby decreasing size or volume.

"An abridged dictionary can be further condensed to pocket size."

Illustration combination

combination noun

/kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ /kɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.

"The combination of soft music and warm lighting created a relaxing atmosphere in the living room. "

Illustration included

included verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪd/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration microscope

microscope noun

/ˈmaɪkɹəˌskəʊp/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌskoʊp/

An optical instrument used for observing small objects.

"The student used a microscope to see the tiny cells in the plant leaf. "

Illustration instrument

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Illustration refrigerant

refrigerant noun

/rɪˈfrɪdʒərənt/ /rɪˈfrɪdʒərənt/

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.

"The mechanic added more refrigerant to the car's air conditioner to make it blow colder air. "

Illustration electronics

electronics noun

/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑnɪks/ /ˌɛlɛkˈtrɑnɪks/

The study and use of electrical devices that operate by controlling the flow of electrons or other electrically charged particles or by converting the flow of charged particles to or from other forms of energy.

"Electronics is a popular subject."

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration designed

designed verb

/dɪˈzaɪnd/

To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

"The students designed posters for the school fair. "

Illustration mechanism

mechanism noun

/ˈmɛkənɪzm/

(within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.

"The bicycle's gears are a complex mechanism that converts the rider's pedaling motion into forward movement. "

Illustration refrigerator

refrigerator noun

/ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪtə/ /ɹəˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪɾɚ/

A household appliance used for keeping food fresh by refrigeration (short form fridge).

"My family keeps milk and other perishable foods in the refrigerator. "