condensation
noun
con·den·sa·tion
ˌkän-ˌden-ˈsā-shən 
-dən-
1
: the act or process of condensing: such as
a
: a chemical reaction involving union between molecules often with elimination of a simple molecule (such as water) to form a new more complex compound of often greater molecular weight
b
: the conversion of a substance (such as water) from the vapor state to a denser liquid or solid state usually initiated by a reduction in temperature of the vapor
c
: compression of a written or spoken work into more concise form
an essay greatly in need of condensation
2
: the quality or state of being condensed
3
: a product of condensing
read a condensation of the long novel
Examples of condensation in a Sentence
When we heat the house in the winter, condensation forms on the windows.
Condensation dripped from the air conditioner.
the processes of evaporation and condensation
The editor found condensation of the play very difficult.
a condensation of one of Shakespeare's plays
Recent Examples on the Web
One method is condensation drying, which uses hot water from the final rinse and cool air inside the dishwasher to create condensation, which supposedly drains away excess water (but doesn't always).
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Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2025
The flat lid caused a lot of condensation to accumulate around the edge, which then poured onto the cooktop when removed.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
The plane’s engines expel their hot, humid breath, which cools and condenses in the air, similar to how exhaling in cold weather creates a cloud of condensation.
—Kate Folk, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Two weeks after that, the mother of another student — the same girl whose name was allegedly written in condensation on the window of Taylor’s car — pulled her out of his math class.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
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Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2025
The flat lid caused a lot of condensation to accumulate around the edge, which then poured onto the cooktop when removed.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
The plane’s engines expel their hot, humid breath, which cools and condenses in the air, similar to how exhaling in cold weather creates a cloud of condensation.
—Kate Folk, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Two weeks after that, the mother of another student — the same girl whose name was allegedly written in condensation on the window of Taylor’s car — pulled her out of his math class.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for condensation
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“Condensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condensation. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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condensation
noun
con·den·sa·tion
ˌkän-ˌden-ˈsā-shən
-dən-
1
: the act or process of condensing
2
: the quality or state of being condensed
3
: a product of condensing
especially
: a shortened literary work
Medical Definition
condensation
noun
con·den·sa·tion
ˌkän-ˌden-ˈsā-shən, -dən-
1
: the act or process of condensing: as
a
: a chemical reaction involving union between molecules often with elimination of a simple molecule (as water) to form a new more complex compound of often greater molecular weight
b
: the conversion of a substance (as water) from the vapor state to a denser liquid or solid state usually initiated by a reduction in temperature of the vapor
2
: representation of several apparently discrete ideas by a single symbol especially in dreams
3
: an abnormal hardening of an organ or tissue
connective tissue condensations
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