Index of English words, starting with "co"

(1) - Condenser (n.) 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.
(2) - Condenser (n.) An apparatus for receiving and condensing the volatile products of distillation to a liquid or solid form, by cooling.
(3) - Condenser (n.) A lens or mirror, usually of short focal distance, used to concentrate light upon an object.
(4) - Condenser (n.) An instrument for concentrating electricity by the effect of induction between conducting plates separated by a nonconducting plate.
(5) - Condenser (n.) 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.
(6) - Condenser (n.) One who, or that which, condenses.

(1) - Condensible (a.) Capable of being condensed; as, a gas condensible to a liquid by cold.

(1) - Condescend (v. i.) To consent.
(2) - Condescend (v. i.) To stoop or descend; to let one's self down; to submit; to waive the privilege of rank or dignity; to accommodate one's self to an inferior.

(1) - Condescending (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Condescend

(1) - Condescendingly (adv.) In a condescending manner.