condensation
noun
con·den·sa·tion
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, -dən-\
, -dən-\
Definition of condensation
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
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Other Words from condensation
condensational
\ ˌkän-ˌden-ˈsā-shnəl
, -shə-nᵊl , -dən- \
adjective
, -shə-nᵊl , -dən- \
adjective
Synonyms for condensation
Synonyms
abbreviation, abridgment (or abridgement), bowdlerization, digest
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Examples of condensation in a Sentence
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
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Recent Examples on the Web
The outlet echoed Yurman’s remarks, reporting that weather experts said that the mist was condensation formed by moisture in the air that cools and becomes humidity, similar to how clouds form. — Ashley Boucher, PEOPLE.com, "Delta Plane Fills with Thick Mist Before Takeoff, Passengers Say Flight Crew Didn't Explain It at All," 14 Aug. 2019 The inspector observed condensation on several containers of raw dough that was linked to a leak in the cooler. — Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al, "The 10 worst Jefferson County restaurant health scores for July 2019," 5 Aug. 2019 Short for condensation trails, contrails are actually man-made clouds formed by the heat of the jet engines, and then frozen by the cold temperatures outside of the jet. — USA TODAY, "Global warming is only going to get worse. One reason: Those cloud trails airplanes leave behind in the sky," 27 June 2019 Bottles of Vouvray were chilling in an ice bucket frosted with condensation. — Vince Passaro, Harper's magazine, "Maigret All Day," 22 July 2019 Prisoners couldn't see through the steamy mist, and condensation and mildew formed on the ceiling, Williams said. — Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, "State agency does about-face on why women's prison is getting $488,000 fix," 15 July 2019 Recipe for a cloud The building blocks of clouds are water and particles—of dust, dirt, or sea salt—known as cloud condensation nuclei. — Catherine Zuckerman, National Geographic, "Clouds, explained," 24 Apr. 2019 Here were Dan Hurley and Geno Auriemma, on hand not to see more than $1 million appropriated to address the condensation issue at Gampel Pavilion, but to show support for UConn’s — Shhhh! — move to the Big East. — Mike Anthony, courant.com, "Mike Anthony: UConn’s official move to the Big East finally opens the door for questions to be answered," 27 June 2019 The result is a compelling if flawed condensation of Gabriel Sherman's book, worth watching for anyone interested in the political-media nexus where Ailes reigned. — Brian Lowry, CNN, "'The Loudest Voice' makes noise with damning portrait of Roger Ailes," 26 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'condensation.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for condensation
condensation
noun
English Language Learners Definition of condensation
: small drops of water that form on a cold surface
technical
: the process by which a gas cools and becomes a liquid
: the act or process of making something (such as a piece of writing) shorter : the act or process of condensing something
See the full definition for condensation in the English Language Learners Dictionary
condensation
noun
con·den·sa·tion
| \ ˌkän-ˌden-ˈsā-shən
, -dən-\
, -dən-\
Kids Definition of condensation
1
: the act or process of making more compact or concise
2
: something that has been made more compact or concise
a condensation of the story
3
: the conversion of a vapor to a liquid (as by cooling)
condensation
noun
con·den·sa·tion
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Medical Definition of condensation
1
: the act or process of condensing: as
a
: a chemical reaction involving union between molecules often with elimination of a simple molecule (as water) to form a new more complex compound of often greater molecular weight
b
: the conversion of a substance (as water) from the vapor state to a denser liquid or solid state usually initiated by a reduction in temperature of the vapor
2
: representation of several apparently discrete ideas by a single symbol especially in dreams
3
: an abnormal hardening of an organ or tissue
connective tissue condensations
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