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condensation
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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.

conden·sation·al adj.

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

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.

Condensation Examples: condensation of manufacturing populace, 1828; of thought and expression, 1794; of water drops.
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Noun1.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
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"
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.condensationcondensation - a shortened version of a written work
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
compressing, compression - applying pressure
inspissation, thickening - the act of thickening

condensation
Translations
Spanish condensation [kɔndɛnˈseɪʃən] ncondensación f
French condensation [kɔndɛnˈseɪʃən] ncondensation f
German condensation [kɔndɛnˈseɪʃən] nKondenswasser nt
Italian condensation [kɔndɛnˈseɪʃən] ncondensazione f

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