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Condensation
01
the action or process of increasing the density of a substance or material
Examples
The condensation of the gas made it easier to store.
Engineers studied the condensation of particles under pressure.
Examples
The professor provided a condensation of the lengthy research paper for easier reading.
The book is a condensation of several volumes of historical literature on the subject.
03
the process or result of something becoming smaller or compressed
Examples
The condensation of ideas helped summarize the report.
Snow undergoes condensation as it is compacted into ice.
04
moisture from the atmosphere that collects on cool surfaces
Examples
Condensation formed on the window during the cold night.
The engineer wiped off condensation from the pipes.
05
(psychoanalysis) the process by which disparate elements of the unconscious mind are combined into a single symbol or image, often observed in dreams or during free association in therapy
Examples
Condensation simplifies intricate psychological processes into understandable forms.
In therapy, condensation simplifies complex emotions into single representations.
06
the process of a substance changing from a gas to a liquid or solid state
Examples
Water vapor undergoes condensation to form clouds.
Condensation of steam releases latent heat.
