Condenser

n.	1.	One who, or that which, condenses.
	2.	(Physic) An instrument for condensing air or other elastic fluids, consisting of a cylinder having a movable piston to force the air into a receiver, and a valve to prevent its escape.
	3.	(Chem.) An apparatus for receiving and condensing the volatile products of distillation to a liquid or solid form, by cooling.
	4.	(Steam Engine) An apparatus, separate from the cylinder, in which the exhaust steam is condensed by the action of cold water or air. See Illust. of Steam engine. Achromatic condenser (Optics) an achromatic lens used as a condenser. Bull's-eye condenser (Optics) a lens of short focal distance used for concentrating rays of light. Injection condenser a vessel in which steam is condensed by the direct contact of water. Surface condenser an apparatus for condensing steam, especially the exhaust of a steam engine, by bringing it into contact with metallic surface cooled by water or air.

Noun	1.	condenser - an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge Synonyms: capacitor, electrical condenser, capacitance
	2.	condenser - an apparatus that converts vapor into liquid
	3.	condenser - a hollow coil that condenses by abstracting heat
	4.	condenser - lens used to concentrate light on an object Synonyms: optical condenser

apparatus, condense, Liebig condenser, reflux condenser, setup, still