air coolern.
/ˈɛː ˌkuːlə/, U.S. /ˈɛr ˌkulər/ An apparatus or device for reducing the temperature of air, esp. the ambient air inside a building.
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air cooler1852
1852 Sci. Amer. 15 May 277/4 A pipe, like the worm of a still, if placed in a deep well, would also answer the purpose of an air cooler.
1934 L. J. Peet & L. E. Sater Househ. Equipm. i. 2 Built-in air coolers may be used for the more bulky, less perishable foods.
2000 Choice Nov. 40/2 Unfortunately, if you live in a humid climate..an evaporative air cooler won't do you much good—you'll need a refrigerative air conditioner.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2008; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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