condensor
|con-den-sor|
B2
🇺🇸
/kənˈdɛnsər/
🇬🇧
/kənˈdɛnsə/
device for condensing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'condensor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'condensare,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'densare' meant 'to make dense.'
Historical Evolution
'condensare' transformed into the French word 'condenser,' and eventually became the modern English word 'condensor' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make dense or compact,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a device that condenses vapor into liquid.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device used to condense vapor into liquid, often used in cooling systems or distillation processes.
The condensor in the air conditioning unit helps cool the air.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/01 06:42