Definitions for air conditioner
air con·di·tion·er

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1. air conditioner, air conditioningnoun

   a system that keeps air cool and dry

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1. air conditionernoun

   A machine that is used to control temperature and humidity in an enclosed space.

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1. air conditioner

   Air conditioning, often abbreviated as A/C (US), AC (US), or air con (UK), is the process of removing heat from an enclosed space to achieve a more comfortable interior environment (sometimes referred to as "comfort cooling") and in some cases also strictly controlling the humidity of internal air. Air conditioning can be achieved using a mechanical 'air conditioner' or alternatively a variety of other methods, including passive cooling or ventilative cooling. Air conditioning is a member of a family of systems and techniques that provide heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). Heat pumps are similar in many ways to air conditioners, but use a reversing valve to allow them to both heat and also cool an enclosed space. Air conditioners, which typically use vapor-compression refrigeration, range in size from small units used within vehicles or single rooms to massive units that can cool large buildings. Air source heat pumps, which can be used for heating as well as cooling, are becoming increasingly common in cooler climates. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), as of 2018, 1.6 billion air conditioning units were installed, which accounted for an estimated 20% of electricity usage in buildings globally with the number expected to grow to 5.6 billion by 2050. The United Nations called for the technology to be made more sustainable to mitigate climate change and for the use of alternatives, like passive cooling, evaporative cooling, selective shading, windcatchers, and better thermal insulation. CFC and HCFC refrigerants such as R-12 and R-22, respectively, used within air conditioners have caused damage to the ozone layer, and HFC refrigerants such as R-410a and R-404a, which were designed to replace CFCs and HCFCs, are instead exacerbating climate change. Both issues happen due to the venting of refrigerant to the atmosphere, such as during repairs. HFO refrigerants, used in some if not most new equipment, solve both issues with an ozone damage potential (ODP) of zero and a much lower global warming potential (GWP) in the single or double digits vs. the three or four digits of HFCs.

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1. air conditioner

   An air conditioner is a device or system designed to regulate the temperature, humidity, and overall air quality in a specific area, usually by cooling down and dehumifying the hot air. This is typically done by a process that involves refrigeration but sometimes, evaporation. It is commonly installed in buildings or vehicles to provide comfort to occupants by alleviating heat during warmer temperatures.

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1. • Cooling System

How to pronounce air conditioner?

1. Alex

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of air conditioner in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of air conditioner in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of air conditioner in a Sentence

1. Walter Protheroe:

   I just deal with it the best I can, it's just too expensive to run the air conditioner that much.

2. Sal Buscema:

   It is like an accelerated air conditioner blowing on your body, it's not unbearable but I could tell you that for anybody that has been an athlete and has been in an ice bath, it is (comfortable) compared to submerging your body in a water bath.

3. Cherie Hartzer:

   We need water in our everyday lives, but so do the pests, even small amounts dripping from an air conditioner unit may attract wasps that are foraging for water. Water that has soaked into wood is attractive to termites. Downspouts and gutters that are holding water can be perfect habitats for mosquitoes. A dripping faucet may attract rodents, especially if it has been dry and there are n’t other water sources around.

4. Felipe Cardoso:

   The air conditioner caught fire, and I ran out, thank God I managed to run and I'm still alive.

5. Joel Salinas:

   It’s almost like all of the physical sensations that I’ve been mirroring just kind of go away, like having been in a room where there’s an air conditioner running in the background and then it just stops. And there’s this eerie silence.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=air conditioner
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Air_Conditioner
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Conditioner
4. ^ ChatGPT
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