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noun C2 Proficient Uncommon

condensation

kon-dehn-SAY-shuhn

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.”

noun
1
Water droplets that form when warm, moist air touches a cooler surface.
"Condensation had fogged up the bathroom mirror after the hot shower."
"Wipe the condensation off the window before you drive."
2
The process of a gas turning into a liquid.
"Condensation is the opposite of evaporation."

How to use condensation

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWater droplets forming on a cold surface, or the scientific process of gas turning to liquid.

Common pairings
condensation on the window form condensation

Word forms

condensations plural

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Etymology

From condense plus -ation, from Latin condensatio.

Origin: Latin

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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.

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