compressor
The compressor is a key piece of the car’s air‑conditioning system. It squeezes the cooling fluid so it can move through the machine and make your car’s interior cool.
In a car’s cooling system, the compressor is part of the air‑conditioning unit that compresses refrigerant gas to circulate it through the system, enabling the cabin to cool.
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