Condenser

/kənˈdɛnsər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A device used to convert a vapor or gas into a liquid.

The air conditioning system includes a condenser that cools the refrigerant gas.

An electrical component that stores energy in an electric field, commonly used in circuits.

The circuit schematic includes a capacitor and a condenser to manage voltage fluctuations.

A lens system that focuses light onto a specimen in microscopy.

The microscope's condenser must be properly adjusted to provide optimal illumination of the slide.

From the Latin 'condensare', meaning 'to make dense'.

air condenser

A specific type of condenser used in HVAC systems.

oil condenser

A condenser used in oil processing or heating.

steam condenser

A condenser utilized to condense steam back into water in thermal plants.

cooling system

A system designed to remove heat from a designated area.

evaporator

A device that converts liquid into vapor, often found in refrigeration cycles.

compressor

A machine that increases the pressure of a gas by reducing its volume.

Chiller

I just installed a new chiller in my HVAC system.

Heat exchanger

The heat exchanger in my system wasn't working well.