condenser

noun
UK: /kənˈdensər/
US: /kənˈdɛnsər/

  1. A device that cools a gas and turns it into a liquid.

    1. The refrigerator has a condenser to cool the gas inside it.
    2. The efficiency of the air conditioning system depends on a well-maintained condenser.

  2. An electrical component that stores energy.

    1. The circuit includes a condenser to hold the charge.
    2. A faulty condenser can cause the device to malfunction unexpectedly.

  3. A lens system that concentrates light, especially in a microscope or projector.

    1. The microscope's condenser focuses light onto the specimen.
    2. Adjusting the condenser on the projector improved the image's brightness.

Synonyms

capacitor compress
condenser verb

  1. To make something, especially a gas, change into a liquid.

    1. Water vapor will condenser on a cold surface easily.
    2. The cold air caused the steam to condenser against the window pane.

  2. To reduce something, such as a book or speech, in length.

    1. I need to condenser this report before sending it.
    2. The author decided to condenser his long novel into a shorter version.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "condenser" in English means: A device that cools a gas and turns it into a liquid., An electrical component that stores energy., A lens system that concentrates light, especially in a microscope or projector..

The phonetic transcription of "condenser" is /kənˈdensər/ in British English and /kənˈdɛnsər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "condenser": capacitor, compress.

Example usage of "condenser": "The refrigerator has a condenser to cool the gas inside it.". More examples on the page.