condensation
Condensation (noun) means Water droplets that form when warm, moist air touches a cooler surface. Example: “Condensation had fogged up the bathroom mirror after the hot shower.”
How to use condensation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWater droplets forming on a cold surface, or the scientific process of gas turning to liquid.
Word forms
condensations plural
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_____ had fogged up the bathroom mirror after the hot shower.
Etymology
From condense plus -ation, from Latin condensatio.
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Rhymes for 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.