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condensation [ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃən] n 1. the act or process of condensing, or the state of being condensed 2. (Physics / General Physics) anything that has condensed from a vapour, esp on a window 3. (Chemistry) Chem a type of reaction in which two organic molecules combine to form a larger molecule as well as a simple molecule such as water, methanol, etc. 4. anything that has been shortened, esp an abridged version of a book 5. (Psychoanalysis) Psychoanal a. the fusion of two or more ideas, etc., into one symbol, occurring esp in dreams b. the reduction of many experiences into one word or action, as in a phobia condensational adj
Condensation Examples: condensation of manufacturing populace, 1828; of thought and expression, 1794; of water drops. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
condensation noun 1. moisture, liquid, damp, dampness, wetness He used his sleeve to wipe the condensation off the glass. 2. distillation, precipitation, liquefaction The surface refrigeration allows the condensation of water. 3. abridgment, summary, abstract, digest, contraction, synopsis, curtailment, précis, encapsulation a condensation of a book that offers ten ways to be a better manager 4. concentration, reduction, consolidation, compression, crystallization Matter is a temporary condensation of energy. Translations condensation n (of vapour) → Kondensation f; (= liquid formed) → Kondensat nt; (on window panes etc) → Kondenswasser nt; the windows/walls are covered with condensation → die Fenster/Wände sind beschlagen condensation [ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃ/ən] n → condensazione f condensation [ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃ/ən] n → condensazione f How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| From the standpoint of classic nucleation theory, the photochemical production of UFPs in highly polluted areas such as Los Angeles is a somewhat surprising finding, considering that the preexisting high surface area of the urban aerosol would act as a condensational sink for precursors that would be responsible for the formation of UFPs. |
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