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Air Conditioning
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Air conditioning, often abbreviated as A/C or air con, is the process of removing heat from an enclosed space to achieve a more comfortable interior temperature and, in some cases, controlling the humidity of internal air. American inventor Willis H. Carrier built what is considered the first modern electrical air conditioning unit in 1901.
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1. Air Conditioning (Wikipedia)
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Air conditioning, often abbreviated as A/C (US) or air con (UK), is the process of removing heat from an enclosed space to achieve a more comfortable interior temperature and, in some cases, controlling the humidity of internal air.
1. Air Conditioning (Wikipedia)
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In 1901, American inventor Willis H. Carrier built what is considered the first modern electrical air conditioning unit.
1. Air Conditioning (Wikipedia)
WikipediaInvented By: Willis Carrier, History section (inventor attribution, edge citation)Quote, Invented By: Willis Carrier, History section (inventor attribution, edge citation)
In 1901, American inventor Willis H. Carrier built what is considered the first modern electrical air conditioning unit.
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