Meaning & use
condenser
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a device that cools a gas or vapor, causing it to condense into a liquid, used in refrigeration and industrial processes.
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The refrigerator's condenser had failed, causing it to stop cooling.
The air conditioning unit needed a new condenser after the refrigerant leak.
A note on using this word
Used in distinct technical contexts, such as refrigeration and audio recording, with a related but different meaning in each.
Another way to use it
2. noun
a type of microphone that uses a capacitor to convert sound waves into an electrical signal, valued for its sensitivity.
The producer recommended a condenser microphone for recording vocals in the studio.
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