condensation
Meaning: The conversion of a vapour or gas into a liquid, typically when it comes into contact with a cooler surface; also the water droplets formed by this process.
Condensation is the reverse of evaporation and a fundamental process in the water cycle — warm, moist air cools and the water vapour condenses into droplets, forming clouds, fog, or the moisture on a cold window. 'Condensation on the windows,' 'condensation problems,' and 'point of condensation' are standard collocations. In British domestic life, condensation is a common household issue, particularly in older properties with poor ventilation. In chemistry, condensation reactions involve the joining of molecules with the release of water.
Examples
- Heavy condensation on the bedroom windows suggested that the flat needed better ventilation. 卧室窗户上严重的结露表明这套公寓需要改善通风。La abundante condensación en las ventanas del dormitorio indicaba que el piso necesitaba mejor ventilación.寝室の窓に大量の結露が生じていたことは、そのフラットの換気改善が必要であることを示していた。침실 창문에 심한 결로가 생긴 것은 그 아파트에 더 나은 환기가 필요하다는 것을 시사했다.
- Clouds form when water vapour undergoes condensation around tiny particles of dust or pollen in the atmosphere. 当水蒸气在大气中围绕微小的灰尘或花粉颗粒发生凝结时,云便形成了。Las nubes se forman cuando el vapor de agua se condensa alrededor de diminutas partículas de polvo o polen en la atmósfera.水蒸気が大気中の微小な塵や花粉の粒子を核にして凝結すると、雲が形成される。수증기가 대기 중의 미세한 먼지나 꽃가루 입자를 핵으로 하여 응결하면 구름이 형성된다.
- The condensation reaction between the two monomers produced a polymer chain and released water as a by-product. 两种单体之间的缩合反应生成了聚合物链,并释放水作为副产物。La reacción de condensación entre los dos monómeros produjo una cadena polimérica y liberó agua como subproducto.二つのモノマー間の縮合反応によりポリマー鎖が生成され、副生成物として水が放出された。두 단량체 간의 축합 반응은 중합체 사슬을 생성하고 부산물로 물을 방출했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, general, professional
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Late Latin condensationem, from Latin condensare (to make dense, compress), from con- (together) + densare (to thicken), from densus (thick, dense). The physical science sense developed in the 17th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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