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air conditioning

–noun
1. a system or process for controlling the temperature, humidity, and sometimes the purity of the air in an interior, as of an office, theater, laboratory, or house, esp. one capable of cooling.
2. an air-conditioning system or unit.

Origin:
1905–10


air-con⋅di⋅tion⋅ing, adjective

air-con⋅di⋅tion

[air-kuhn-dish-uhn]
–verb (used with object)
1. to furnish with an air-conditioning system.
2. to treat (air) with such a system.

Origin:
1930–35
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air-con·di·tion   (âr'kən-dĭsh'ən)
tr.v.   air-con·di·tioned, air-con·di·tion·ing, air-con·di·tions
To subject to, provide with, or ventilate by air conditioning.
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