condenser (n.)

  1. an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge

    [ Syn: capacitor , capacitance , electrical condenser ]

  2. an apparatus that converts vapor into liquid

  3. a hollow coil that condenses by abstracting heat

  4. lens used to concentrate light on an object

    [ Syn: optical condenser ]

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