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condensation
noun con·den·sa·tion \ˌkän-ˌden-ˈsā-shən, -dən-\
: small drops of water that form on a cold surface
: 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
Full 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 c : compression of a written or spoken work into more concise form
2
: the quality or state of being condensed
3
: a product of condensing
— con·den·sa·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
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First Known Use of CONDENSATION
1594
Related to CONDENSATION
- Synonyms
- abbreviation, bowdlerization, abridgment, digest
- Antonyms
- decompression, expansion
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CONDENSATION Defined for Kids
condensation
noun con·den·sa·tion \ˌkän-ˌden-ˈsā-shən, -dən-\
Definition of CONDENSATION for Kids
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)
Medical Dictionary
condensation
noun con·den·sa·tion \ˌkän-ˌden-ˈsā-shən, -dən-\
Medical Definition of CONDENSATION
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: 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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