condenser

Pronunciation: /ˈkʰəndɛnsɚ/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge
  2. noun an apparatus that converts vapor into liquid
  3. noun a hollow coil that condenses by abstracting heat

Etymology

From condense + -er.

In classic literature

Synonyms

capacitor, capacitance, electrical condenser

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
electrical device
Narrower (hyponyms)
trimmer, electrolytic, leiden jar, bypass condenser

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