condenstation

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Condensation

Definition:

Condensation refers to the process of water vapor turning into liquid water as it cools. It occurs when warm, moist air encounters a cold surface or air mass, causing the water vapor to condense and form tiny droplets.

Sense 1: Physical Process

In a physical context, condensation is the conversion of a substance from a gaseous or vapor state into a liquid state.

Example: The cold beverage caused condensation to form on the outside of the glass.

Sense 2: Metaphorical

In a metaphorical sense, condensation can describe the act of summarizing or abridging information or ideas to make them more concise.

Example: The professor condensed the lengthy research paper into a one-page summary.