condensations

Noun

condensation (countable and uncountable, plural condensations)

1. The act or process of condensing or of being condensed.
2. The state of being condensed.
   • This is a masterly work of condensation, omitting nothing of importance and providing a most readable book that for a modest half-crown is incredibly good value.1962 October, Cecil J. Allen, Ian Allan, “New Reading on Railways: Great Western”, in Modern Railways, 2s 6d., unnumbered page
3. (physical) The conversion of a gas to a liquid.
   1. (physical) The accumulation of water due to contact between the air's water vapour and a cold surface such as a glass, window, wall, etc.
      • Condensation is a challenge that has to be carefully planned for in home-building, to avoid problems such as mould and structural damage.
4. The condensate so formed.
5. The reaction of two substances with the simultaneous loss of water or other small molecule.

   Synonyms:

   dehydration synthesis

   Antonyms:

   hydrolysis

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