air-con
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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HFCs can escape into the atmosphere if air-con units are damaged or not properly disposed of.
From BBC • Aug. 31, 2025
She is particularly concerned about how the cooling chemicals used in air-con devices contribute to climate warming.
From BBC • Aug. 31, 2025
The paramedics had to build a makeshift air-con system out of silver foil blankets to try to keep her cool for "four or five hours" between scans and other tests.
From BBC • Oct. 27, 2022
“It was really hot in the hotel but when they put the air-con units on for all eight riders the electricity tripped. So they said: ‘Only one person can have it – Froomey.’”
From The Guardian • Oct. 30, 2018
But Close is in high spirits and radiates such warmth I barely notice the chill from the tower block’s air-con.
From The Guardian • Dec. 16, 2017
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