conditioner
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ə noun
1.
a person or thing that conditions.
2.
something added to a substance to increase its usability, as a water softener.
3.
a cream or liquid preparation applied to the hair or skin, especially for its emollient qualities.
4.
a trainer of athletes.
5.
an air conditioner.
6.
Textiles. a person who conditions fibers or fabrics.
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| —n | |
| 1. | a person or thing that conditions |
| 2. | a substance, esp a cosmetic, applied to something to improve its condition: hair conditioner |
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Word Origin & History
conditioner
c.1600, "a bargainer," from condition. Meaning "an agent that brings something into good condition" is from 1888; since c.1960 usually in ref. to hair care products. For about 20 years before that, it often was short for air conditioner.
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Example sentences
Keep those fans buzzing in summer instead of turning on the air conditioner.
Ducts that move air to-and-from a forced air furnace, central air conditioner, or heat pump are often big energy wasters.
Around midday, the cooling mode kicks in, and the device shuts off the building's regular air conditioner for a six-hour cycle.
Look for preseason air conditioner sales and do advance work for next month's gift buying.
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