Meaning & Definition of word "Condensation"

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.

Slang Meanings of condensation