water-cooled air-conditioner (english) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/wɔːtər-kuːld ɛr-kənˈdɪʃəner/

Meaning and Usage

A water-cooled air-conditioner is a type of air conditioning system that removes heat from the interior of a building or enclosed space using water as a cooling medium. It often functions in a way that pumps water through a cooling tower or similar system to dissipate heat before being recirculated. This term is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, particularly in technical discussions about HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems.

The frequency of use for the term varies depending on the industry but is relatively moderate in technical discussions and literature related to building management, HVAC systems, and engineering.

Example Sentences

1. The water-cooled air-conditioner is more efficient than standard units in hot climates.

2. El aire acondicionado enfriado por agua es más eficiente que las unidades estándar en climas cálidos.

3. She decided to install a water-cooled air-conditioner to reduce energy costs in her office building.

4. Decidió instalar un aire acondicionado enfriado por agua para reducir los costos de energía en su edificio de oficinas.

5. Many factories prefer a water-cooled air-conditioner because of its ability to maintain consistent temperatures.

6. Muchas fábricas prefieren un aire acondicionado enfriado por agua debido a su capacidad para mantener temperaturas constantes.

Idiomatic Expressions

The term "water-cooled" itself does not directly appear in many idiomatic expressions, but I can provide examples of phrases surrounding the concept of cooling systems or HVAC that might be relevant.

1. "To take the heat off" – This means to reduce pressure or blame.
2. They decided to make changes to the system to take the heat off the management.

3. Decidieron realizar cambios en el sistema para quitar presión a la dirección.

4. "Cool as a cucumber" – To be calm and relaxed in a stressful situation.

5. Even during the heat of the moment, she was as cool as a cucumber.

6. Incluso en medio del momento de tensión, ella estaba tan tranquila como un pepino.

7. "Chill out" – To relax or calm down.

8. You need to chill out before you make a decision you might regret.

9. Necesitas relajarte antes de tomar una decisión de la que puedas arrepentirte.

10. "Warm up to" – To begin to like something or someone after initially being indifferent.

11. He didn't like the water-cooled air-conditioner at first, but he warmed up to it after a few days.
12. Al principio no le gustaba el aire acondicionado enfriado por agua, pero se fue acostumbrando después de unos días.

Etymology

The term "water-cooled" combines the word "water," derived from Old English "wæter," and "cooled," the past participle of "cool," which comes from Old French "coler," meaning to make less warm. The term "air-conditioner" is a compound word combining "air," from Old English "aer," and "conditioner," from the verb "condition," which traces back to Latin "conditio," meaning a certain state or condition.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Water-cooled HVAC system - Water-based air conditioning - Hydronic air conditioning

Antonyms: - Air-cooled air-conditioner - Standard air conditioning system - Refrigerant-based air conditioning