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air conditioner

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noun

  1. an air-conditioning device.

Etymology

Origin of air conditioner

First recorded in 1905–10

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Air conditioner deployment should also be complemented by broader efforts to reduce overall cooling energy demand.

From Scientific American • May 10, 2022

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