condensation

UK /ˌkɒn.dɛnˈseɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɒn.dɛnˈseɪ.ʃən/

noun 5

Definitions

noun

The act or process of condensing or of being condensed

The state of being condensed.

This is a masterly work of condensation, omitting nothing of importance and providing a most readable book that for a modest half-crown is incredibly good value.

The conversion of a gas to a liquid.

Condensation is a challenge that has to be carefully planned for in home-building, to avoid problems such as mould and structural damage.

The condensate so formed.

Collocations

VERB + CONDENSATION

called, loaned, misted, reverse, state, wipe, work

CONDENSATION + NOUN

nothing, windshield, word

PREP.

down, off, up, with

ADV.

masterly

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — the act of increasing the density of something

condensing

noun — a shortened version of a written work

abridgement
abridgment
capsule

noun — the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed togethe

noun — atmospheric moisture that has condensed because of cold

condensate

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

This is a masterly work of condensation, omitting nothing of importance and providing a most readable book that for a modest half-crown is incredibly good value.

Wiktionary

Condensation is a challenge that has to be carefully planned for in home-building, to avoid problems such as mould and structural damage.

Wiktionary

LGPIM has […] loaned the 45-minute condensation of Word is Out to over 16 medical schools.

Wiktionary

But because the humidifier is on all night, in the morning the condensation pours off the windows.

Tatoeba · #326945

Evaporation is the reverse of condensation.

Tatoeba · #10622613

The transition from liquid to gaseous state is called evaporation, and the opposite transition from gaseous to liquid state is called condensation.

Tatoeba · #10681407

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