Air conditioner

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-000836",
  "term": "Air conditioner",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Air Conditioner",
  "definition": "1. (Appliance for) cooling and dehumidifying the air in an enclosed space by use of a refrigeration unit powered by electricity or natural gas. Note: Fans, blowers, and evaporative cooling systems (\"swamp coolers\") that are not connected to a refrigeration unit are excluded.\n\n2. Air-conditioning appliances used to provide cooling in order to control heat and/or humidity in occupied facilities including but not limited to residential, office, and commercial buildings. Comfort cooling appliances include but are not limited to chillers, commercial split systems, and packaged roof-top units.",
  "subject": "Built environments",
  "references": [
    "Adapted from DOE Energy Information Administration Glossary",
    "40 CFR 82.152 (CFR 2017)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/air-conditioner/"
}