evaporative cooler
- noun
- /ɪˈvæpəˌreɪtɪv ˈkuːlər/
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enfriador evaporativo
- In hot summer months, many people prefer using an evaporative cooler instead of traditional air conditioning to save on energy costs.
- an indirect evaporative cooler
- a direct evaporative cooler
Examples
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Maintenance of your evaporative cooler is essential for it to operate efficiently.
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Many homes in arid regions use an evaporative cooler instead of a traditional air conditioner.
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The evaporative cooler provided relief during the hot summer days.
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An evaporative cooler is perfect for dry climates.
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The evaporative cooler works by using water to cool the air.
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An evaporative cooler uses the evaporation of water to lower the temperature of the air, making it ideal for dry climates.
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For energy-efficient cooling in dry areas, installing an evaporative cooler can significantly improve indoor comfort.
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a device that cools air through evaporation' is directly derivable from combining 'evaporative' (involving evaporation) with 'cooler' (a device that cools). This adjective + noun composition is a regular, productive pattern in English, so a learner who knows both constituents should be able to infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Evaporative cooler is named for how it works: water on wet pads 'evaporates' and turns into vapor, taking heat from the air while the cooler lowers the room temperature. That's why the name means 'a machine that cools air by using water evaporation'.