aftercool
/ˈɑːftəkuːl/ /ˈaftəkuːl/verb
[with object] To cool (air, gas, or liquid) after its passage through a compressor or supercharger (which tends to heat it), especially if there is no further compression of it; to cause to pass through an aftercooler.
- If a further stage of compression follows, intercool is a more precise term than aftercool..
Origin
Early 20th century. From after- + cool. Compare slightly earlier aftercooler.