1. devices that condense vapor into liquid, especially in refrigeration or distillation systems
Usage: technical
2. electrical components that store electric charge, also called capacitors
Usage: electronics; older term

Examples

• The air conditioning unit has two condensers that cool the refrigerant.
• Steam condensers in power plants convert steam back to water.
• The old radio used several condensers to filter the electrical signals.
• Automotive condensers help remove heat from the air conditioning system.
• The distillation apparatus included condensers to collect the purified liquid.
• Electronic condensers store electrical energy temporarily in circuits.