Condensation

Pronunciation: /kɑːndɛnˈseɪʃən/

Definitions of condensation

noun water that collects as droplets on a cold surface when humid air is in contact with it

Example Sentences

A1 Condensation forms on the windows when it's cold outside.

A2 The weather forecast predicts condensation in the morning due to high humidity.

B1 Proper ventilation can help reduce condensation in your home.

B2 The scientist explained the process of condensation in simple terms.

C1 The artist used condensation as a theme in his latest series of paintings.

C2 The condensation of ideas in the novel reflected the author's deep philosophical insights.

Examples of condensation in a Sentence

formal Condensation occurs when water vapor in the air cools and turns into liquid water.

informal You can see condensation on the windows when it's cold outside.

slang I hate it when my drink gets all sweaty from condensation.

figurative The tension in the room was so thick you could feel the condensation building up.

Grammatical Forms of condensation

• past tense: condensed
• plural: condensations
• comparative: more condensed
• superlative: most condensed
• present tense: condenses
• future tense: will condense
• perfect tense: has condensed
• continuous tense: is condensing
• singular: condensation
• positive degree: condensed
• infinitive: to condense
• gerund: condensing
• participle: condensed

Origin and Evolution of condensation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'condensation' originated from the Latin word 'condensare', which means to make dense or to thicken.

Evolution of the word: The term 'condensation' has evolved from its original Latin meaning of making dense or thickening to refer to the process of water vapor turning into liquid when cooled. Over time, the word has also been used in a figurative sense to describe the concise representation of information or ideas.