condenser

/kənˈdɛnsər/

Other forms: condensers

Definitions of condenser

1. noun

   an apparatus that converts vapor into liquid
   types:

   Liebig condenser

   a condenser: during distillation the vapor passes through a tube that is cooled by water

   reflux condenser

   condenser such that vapor over a boiling liquid is condensed and flows back into the vessel to prevent its contents from boiling dry

   type of:

   apparatus, setup

   equipment designed to serve a specific function
2. noun

   a hollow coil that condenses by abstracting heat
   type of:

   coil

   tubing that is wound in a spiral
3. noun

   lens used to concentrate light on an object
   synonyms: optical condenser

   types:

   Abbe condenser

   a condenser having 2 or 3 lenses with wide aperture for use in microscopes

   type of:

   lens, lens system, lense

   a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
4. noun

   an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge
   synonyms: capacitance, capacitor, electrical condenser

   types:

   bypass capacitor, bypass condenser

   a capacitor that provides low impedance over certain (high) frequencies

   electrolytic, electrolytic capacitor, electrolytic condenser

   a fixed capacitor consisting of two electrodes separated by an electrolyte

   Leiden jar, Leyden jar

   an electrostatic capacitor of historical interest

   trimmer, trimming capacitor

   capacitor having variable capacitance; used for making fine adjustments

   type of:

   electrical device

   a device that produces or is powered by electricity