'Condenser' definitions:

Definition of 'condenser'

(from WordNet)
noun
An electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge [syn: capacitor, capacitance, condenser, electrical condenser]
noun
An apparatus that converts vapor into liquid
noun
A hollow coil that condenses by abstracting heat
noun
Lens used to concentrate light on an object [syn: condenser, optical condenser]

Definition of 'Condenser'

From: GCIDE
  • Condenser \Con*dens"er\, n.
  • 1. One who, or that which, condenses. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Physic) (a) An instrument for condensing air or other elastic fluids, consisting of a cylinder having a movable piston to force the air into a receiver, and a valve to prevent its escape. (b) An instrument for concentrating electricity by the effect of induction between conducting plates separated by a nonconducting plate. (c) A lens or mirror, usually of short focal distance, used to concentrate light upon an object. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. (Chem.) An apparatus for receiving and condensing the volatile products of distillation to a liquid or solid form, by cooling. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. (Steam Engine) An apparatus, separate from the cylinder, in which the exhaust steam is condensed by the action of cold water or air. See Illust. of Steam engine. [1913 Webster]
  • Achromatic condenser (Optics), an achromatic lens used as a condenser.
  • Bull's-eye condenser, or Bull's-eye (Optics), a lens of short focal distance used for concentrating rays of light.
  • Injection condenser, a vessel in which steam is condensed by the direct contact of water.
  • Surface condenser, an apparatus for condensing steam, especially the exhaust of a steam engine, by bringing it into contact with metallic surface cooled by water or air. [1913 Webster]

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