condenser

[ kuhn-den-ser ]

noun

1. a person or thing that condenses.
2. an apparatus for condensing.
3. any device for reducing gases or vapors to liquid or solid form.
4. Optics. a lens or combination of lenses that gathers and concentrates light in a specified direction, often used to direct light onto the projection lens in a projection system.
5. Electricity. capacitor.

condenser

/ kənˈdɛnsə /

noun

1. 1. an apparatus for reducing gases to their liquid or solid form by the abstraction of heat
   2. a device for abstracting heat, as in a refrigeration unit
2. a lens that concentrates light into a small area
3. another name for capacitor
4. a person or device that condenses

condenser

/ kən-dĕn′sər /

1. An apparatus used to condense vapor, usually using cooling or pressurization.
2. See capacitor
3. A mirror, lens, or combination of lenses used to gather light and direct it upon an object or through a projection lens.

Other Words From

• inter·con·denser noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of condenser¹

First recorded in 1680–90; condense + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Additionally, it only works with dynamic mics due to its inability to pass phantom power, which is required by condenser microphones.

From Popular-Science

Of the three types of microphone designs, condenser mics generally offer the best high-frequency audio reproduction, which makes them the most common choice for capturing the nuances of voices.

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Their capsules tend to be less delicate than condenser mics, making them well-suited to be handheld vocal mics for live performance.

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Dynamic mics are less likely to overload and distort than condenser mics when capturing high SPL sources such as drums, guitar amps, horns, and vocals.

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Many streamers prefer the best condenser mics because they’re great for capturing quiet sounds and subtle nuances.

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"I'm afraid the matter is out of owner's hand, for the present," said the Steam, slipping into the condenser.

From Project Gutenberg

I tried to condense the steam by the cold sides of the condenser, without using injection-water.

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This, in practical words, is the surface condenser by which the used steam is returned to the boiler in the form of water.

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The water sides of the condenser covered with this hot water was 50 surface feet.

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This was done with water in the cistern round the condenser, which water came up to 180 degrees of heat, and remained so.

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