absorption refrigerators

A form of absorption refrigerator — A refrigeration system that drives its cooling effect using energy provided by a heat source, specifically by making a coolant (often water or ammonia) evaporate and be absorbed into another substance (often lithium bromide or water, respectively) before the two substances are again separated by heating.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of absorption refrigerator
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