an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge
"The technician replaced the faulty condenser because it had lost its ability to hold a stable electric charge, causing the radio's signal to crackle."
an apparatus that converts vapor into liquid
"The old car engine made a loud knocking sound because its condenser was failing to turn the hot vapor back into liquid coolant effectively."
a hollow coil that condenses by abstracting heat
"The technician replaced the old copper condenser in our air conditioner because it could no longer efficiently cool the refrigerant gas back into liquid form."
lens used to concentrate light on an object
"The photographer adjusted the condenser lens to ensure the sunlight focused sharply on the delicate flower for a clear close-up shot."
A device designed to condense a gas into a liquid, either as part of a still, steam engine, refrigerator or similar machine.
"The technician replaced the faulty condenser in the old ice cream freezer because it was no longer able to turn the warm vapor back into liquid coolant."