Meaning & Definition of word "Condensation"
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Condensation
/ˌkɒndənˈseɪʃən/
noun:
- 1. The process of converting a substance from a gas to a liquid.
- Example: The condensation of water vapor in the air formed droplets on the grass.
- 2. The act of making something denser or more concentrated.
- Example: The condensation of the report helped to highlight the key findings.
- 3. The product of condensing, especially a liquid that results from condensing a vapor.
- Example: The condensation collected in the bottle was pure and clean.
Etymology
From Latin 'condensatio', from 'condensare' meaning 'to make dense'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
condensation point:
The temperature at which a gas begins to turn into a liquid.
condensation reaction:
A chemical reaction in which two or more molecules combine to form a larger molecule with the loss of a smaller molecule, often water.
Related Words
dehumidification:
The process of removing moisture from the air.
evaporation:
The process where liquid turns into vapor.
precipitation:
The process where water falls from the atmosphere as rain, snow, etc.