Condensation

/ˌkɒndənˈseɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The process of converting a substance from a gas to a liquid.
The condensation of water vapor in the air formed droplets on the grass.
The act of making something denser or more concentrated.
The condensation of the report helped to highlight the key findings.
The product of condensing, especially a liquid that results from condensing a vapor.
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.

Slang Meanings