condenser
a person or thing that condenses.
an apparatus for condensing.
any device for reducing gases or vapors to liquid or solid form.
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.
Electricity. capacitor.
Origin of condenser
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- in·ter·con·dens·er, noun
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How to use condenser in a sentence
Additionally, it only works with dynamic mics due to its inability to pass phantom power, which is required by condenser microphones.
The best XLR cables securely connect you to your equipment and the best sound | Jay Cabrera | August 26, 2021 | Popular-ScienceOf 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.
The shape of things to come: Different types of microphones and when to use them | Mike Levine | August 26, 2021 | Popular-ScienceTheir capsules tend to be less delicate than condenser mics, making them well-suited to be handheld vocal mics for live performance.
The shape of things to come: Different types of microphones and when to use them | Mike Levine | August 26, 2021 | Popular-ScienceDynamic mics are less likely to overload and distort than condenser mics when capturing high SPL sources such as drums, guitar amps, horns, and vocals.
The shape of things to come: Different types of microphones and when to use them | Mike Levine | August 26, 2021 | Popular-ScienceMany streamers prefer the best condenser mics because they’re great for capturing quiet sounds and subtle nuances.
"I'm afraid the matter is out of owner's hand, for the present," said the Steam, slipping into the condenser.
Kipling Stories and Poems Every Child Should Know, Book II | Rudyard KiplingI tried to condense the steam by the cold sides of the condenser, without using injection-water.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2) | Francis TrevithickThis, in practical words, is the surface condenser by which the used steam is returned to the boiler in the form of water.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2) | Francis TrevithickThe water sides of the condenser covered with this hot water was 50 surface feet.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2) | Francis TrevithickThis was done with water in the cistern round the condenser, which water came up to 180 degrees of heat, and remained so.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2) | Francis Trevithick
British Dictionary definitions for condenser
/ (kənˈdɛnsə) /
an apparatus for reducing gases to their liquid or solid form by the abstraction of heat
a device for abstracting heat, as in a refrigeration unit
a lens that concentrates light into a small area
another name for capacitor
a person or device that condenses
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Scientific definitions for condenser
[ kən-dĕn′sər ]
An apparatus used to condense vapor, usually using cooling or pressurization.
A mirror, lens, or combination of lenses used to gather light and direct it upon an object or through a projection lens.
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