condensation
noun
Simple meaning
Tiny drops of water that form when warm, wet air touches a cold surface.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
kɑndənˈseɪʃən
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Definition
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noun
The act or process of condensing or of being condensed
The state of being condensed.
A condensed work; an abridged version or compendium.
Atmospheric moisture that has condensed because of cold
physicsphysical chemistry
The conversion of a gas to a liquid.
The condensate so formed.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Formality
- Technical
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An electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge.
Compound terms
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Vacuum pump used to obtain a high vacuum.
An artificial cloud created by an aircraft.
Heat liberated by a unit mass of gas at its boiling point as it condenses into a liquid.
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A product of condensation.
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