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condensation

noun

con·​den·​sa·​tion ˌkän-ˌden-ˈsā-shən How to pronounce condensation (audio)
-dən-
1
: the act or process of condensing: such as
a
: a chemical reaction involving union between molecules often with elimination of a simple molecule (such as water) to form a new more complex compound of often greater molecular weight
b
: the conversion of a substance (such as water) from the vapor state to a denser liquid or solid state usually initiated by a reduction in temperature of the vapor
c
: compression of a written or spoken work into more concise form
an essay greatly in need of condensation
2
: the quality or state of being condensed
3
: a product of condensing
read a condensation of the long novel
condensational
ˌkän-ˌden-ˈsā-shnəl How to pronounce condensation (audio)
-shə-nᵊl
-dən-
adjective

Synonyms

Example Sentences

When we heat the house in the winter, condensation forms on the windows. Condensation dripped from the air conditioner. the processes of evaporation and condensation The editor found condensation of the play very difficult. a condensation of one of Shakespeare's plays
Recent Examples on the Web Two other carrier games scheduled that year, both on the East Coast, were canceled (one of them at halftime) when condensation formed on the courts and made playing conditions dangerous. San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2022 Water condensation is a sign of high humidity levels—a problem that can occur year-round. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2022 Dean’s two-act condensation, first seen at Glyndebourne, in 2017, avoids most of the obvious pitfalls of making opera out of Shakespeare. Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 30 May 2022 The elevated humidity level may even be affecting other areas of the home, causing issues such as condensation on pipes or a damp basement. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2022 If your child is learning about the water cycle, take them outside and identify examples of condensation, evaporation, or runoff. Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 These portable machines use a fan to draw in moist air, run it through coils that cool it down, and trap the resulting condensation in a water reservoir. Paige Szmodis, Popular Mechanics, 27 July 2022 The engineer said corrosion and condensation from a wet environment were partly responsible for the structural deficiencies. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2022 New windows also help prevent drafts, air leaks, condensation and noise. oregonlive, 10 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of condensation was in 1594

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