precooler
nounEtymology From pre- + cool + -er.
1
A device that precools things before they are placed into a cooler or fridge.
2
Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A device which cools the incoming airstream prior to its introduction into the combustion chamber or compressor.
- Related terms
- cool, cooler, precool, aftercooler, intercooler