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con⋅di⋅tion⋅er

[kuhn-dish-uh-ner]
–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, esp. for its emollient qualities.
4. a trainer of athletes.
5. an air conditioner.
6. Textiles. a person who conditions fibers or fabrics.

Origin:
1590–1600; condition + -er 1
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con·di·tion·er   (kən-dĭsh'ə-nər)   
n.  One that conditions, especially an additive or application that improves the quality or usability of a substance: a soil conditioner; a hair conditioner.
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