condenser

noun

con·​dens·​er kən-ˈden(t)-sər How to pronounce condenser (audio)
1
: one that condenses: such as
a
: a lens or mirror used to concentrate light on an object
b
: an apparatus in which gas or vapor is condensed
2
: capacitor

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The condenser in one of the facility’s refrigerators was leaking, and several other refrigerator units had gaskets that needed to be replaced. — Vince Basada august 7, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Condenser Coils and Door Seals The condenser coils are a series of metal tubing located on the back bottom of a fridge. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 6 Aug. 2026 Avoid storing it above your stove or refrigerator as the heat from cooking or the condenser coils could damage the product. — Christina Manian, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026 Clean your outdoor condenser unit by spraying it with a garden hose. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for condenser

Word History

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of condenser was in 1686

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“Condenser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condenser. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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condenser

noun
con·​dens·​er kən-ˈden(t)-sər How to pronounce condenser (audio)
1
: one that condenses
2
: capacitor

Medical Definition

condenser

noun
con·​dens·​er kən-ˈden(t)-sər How to pronounce condenser (audio)
1
a
: a lens or mirror used to concentrate light on an object
b
: an apparatus in which gas or vapor is condensed
2
: capacitor

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