condensation

CEFRB2

/ˌkɒn.dɛnˈseɪ.ʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Water drops formed when warm air touches a cold surface.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The conversion of a gas to a liquid.

Examples

  • Rivulets of condensation ran down the draughty windows.

  • Evaporation is the reverse of condensation.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The state of being condensed.

  2. The act or process of condensing or of being condensed

  3. The condensate so formed.

More examples

In context

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

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

  • 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.

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Cold water causes blank to form on the outside of a glass.

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Origin

noun

From condense + -ation, borrowed from Latin condēnsātiō, condēnsātiōnem.