condensate

noun

con·​den·​sate ˈkän-dən-ˌsāt How to pronounce condensate (audio)
-ˌden-;
kən-ˈden-
: a product of condensation
especially : a liquid obtained by condensation of a gas or vapor
steam condensate

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The fruit reach in has an accumulation of condensate. Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025 The United States Energy Information Administration is reporting that Russian crude oil and condensate exports are down by 500,000 barrels per day from 2024. Matt Randolph, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 Creating a condensate from radioactive atoms has never been achieved, and the experiment would require extreme precision and strict safety measures. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025 Russia’s crude oil and condensate exports by region since 2020 Percentage share All series are visible. Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for condensate

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of condensate was in 1889

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“Condensate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condensate. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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condensate

noun
con·​den·​sate ˈkän-dən-ˌsāt How to pronounce condensate (audio)
-ˌden-;
kən-ˈden-
: a product of condensation
steam condensate

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