CONDENSATION


Meaning of CONDENSATION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌkän-ˌden-ˈsā-shən, -dən- ]

noun

Date: 1594

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-n ə l adjective

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