condensation
7 synonyms and 0 antonyms for condensation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Water droplets that form when warm, moist air touches a cooler surface.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use condensation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From condense plus -ation, from Latin condensatio.
Full origin of condensation →Frequently asked questions
What does “condensation” mean?
The word “condensation” means water droplets that form when warm, moist air touches a cooler surface. In plain terms, water droplets forming on a cold surface, or the scientific process of gas turning to liquid.
How do you pronounce “condensation”?
“Condensation” is pronounced kon-dehn-SAY-shuhn (/ˌkɒn.dɛnˈseɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “condensation” in a sentence?
Here is “condensation” used in a sentence: “Condensation had fogged up the bathroom mirror after the hot shower.”
What part of speech is “condensation”?
“Condensation” is a noun.
Where does the word “condensation” come from?
The word “condensation” comes from Latin. From condense plus -ation, from Latin condensatio.
Is “condensation” a common word?
“Condensation” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “condensation” have?
“Condensation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: water droplets that form when warm, moist air touches a cooler surface.