condensation (redirected from condensation reactions)

con·den·sa·tion  (kndn-sshn, -dn-)

n.

1. The act of condensing.

2. The state of being condensed.

3. A condensate.

4. An abridgement or shortening of something, especially of a written work or speech.

5. Physics

a. The process by which a gas or vapor changes to a liquid.

b. The liquid so formed.

6. Chemistry A chemical reaction in which water or another simple substance is released by the combination of two or more molecules.

7. Psychology The process by which a single symbol or word is associated with the emotional content of several, not necessarily related, ideas, feelings, memories, or impulses, especially as expressed in dreams.

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conden·sation·al adj.

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condensation

Noun

1. anything that has condensed from a vapour, esp. on a window

2. the act of condensing, or the state of being condensed

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condensation  (kndn-sshn)

The change of a gas or vapor to a liquid, either by cooling or by being subjected to increased pressure. When water vapor cools in the atmosphere, for example, it condenses into tiny drops of water, which form clouds.

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Condensation Examples: condensation of manufacturing populace, 1828; of thought and expression, 1794; of water drops.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	condensation - (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams depth psychology, psychoanalysis, analysis - a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud; "his physician recommended psychoanalysis" unconscious process, process - a mental process that you are not directly aware of; "the process of denial"
	2.	condensation - the process of changing from a gaseous to a liquid or solid state natural action, natural process, action, activity - a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings); "the action of natural forces"; "volcanic activity"
	3.	condensation - atmospheric moisture that has condensed because of cold condensate atmospheric phenomenon - a physical phenomenon associated with the atmosphere sweat - condensation of moisture on a cold surface; "the cold glasses were streaked with sweat" dew - water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air; "in the morning the grass was wet with dew"
	4.	condensation - the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together; "the contraction of a gas on cooling" compression, contraction shrinkage, shrinking - process or result of becoming less or smaller; "the material lost 2 inches per yard in shrinkage" coarctation, constriction - tight or narrow compression
	5.	condensation - a shortened version of a written work abridgement, abridgment, capsule sum-up, summary - a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form; "he gave a summary of the conclusions"
	6.	condensation - the act of increasing the density of something condensing compressing, compression - applying pressure inspissation, thickening - the act of thickening

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condensation

noun 1. distillation, precipitation, liquefaction

noun 2. abridgment, summary, abstract, digest, contraction, synopsis, précis, encapsulation

Translations

condensation [kɔndɛnˈseɪʃən] n → condensación f

condensation [kɔndɛnˈseɪʃən] n → condensation f

condensation [kɔndɛnˈseɪʃən] n → Kondenswasser nt

condensation [kɔndɛnˈseɪʃən] n → condensazione f