- air conditioner
- noun see air-condition
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
air conditioner
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air conditioner — air conditioners N COUNT An air conditioner is a machine which keeps the air in a building cool and dry. (in BRIT, also use air conditioner) … English dictionary
air conditioner — (n.) from AIR (Cf. air) (n.1) + agent noun from CONDITION (Cf. condition); along with air conditioning, first attested 1909, originally an industrial process; main modern use in residences and office buildings is from 1930s … Etymology dictionary
Air-Conditioner — Air|con|di|tio|ner, Air Con|di|tio|ner […ʃ(ə)nɐ ], der; s, [engl. air conditioner]: Klimaanlage … Universal-Lexikon
Air-Conditioner — Air Con|di|tio|ner, auch Air|con|di|tio|ner [...ʃənɐ] der; s <aus gleichbed. engl. air conditioner, zu to condition »in den richtigen Zustand bringen«; vgl. ↑Kondition> Klimaanlage … Das große Fremdwörterbuch
air conditioner — air conditioning ► NOUN ▪ a system for controlling the humidity, ventilation, and temperature in a building or vehicle. DERIVATIVES air conditioned adjective air conditioner noun … English terms dictionary
air conditioner — ☆ air conditioner n. a device for air conditioning … English World dictionary
Air conditioner — For general aspects of air conditioning, see Air conditioning. A typical home air conditioning unit. An air conditioner (often referred to as AC) is a home appliance, system, or mechanism designed to dehumidify and extract heat from an area. The… … Wikipedia
air conditioner — n. 1) to run; turn on an air conditioner 2) to turn off an air conditioner 3) a central; room air conditioner 4) the air conditioner was on, was running * * * room air conditioner turn on an air conditioner was running a central the air… … Combinatory dictionary
air conditioner — noun a system that keeps air cool and dry • Syn: ↑air conditioning • Derivationally related forms: ↑air condition (for: ↑air conditioning), ↑air condition • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Air Conditioner — A device for conditioning air in an interior space. A Room Air Conditioner is a unit designed for installation in the wall or window of a room to deliver conditioned air without ducts. A Unitary Air Conditioner is composed of one or more… … Energy terms
air conditioner — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms air conditioner : singular air conditioner plural air conditioners a piece of electrical equipment that makes the air inside a building, room, or vehicle colder … English dictionary
