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evaporator

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In a car’s AC system, the evaporator is like a tiny fridge inside the dash. It cools the air you breathe by pulling heat out of it.

Technical Definition

The evaporator is a key component of an automotive air‑conditioning system; it absorbs heat from the cabin air and turns refrigerant into a gas, cooling the interior.

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