A1 noun Neutre

condensation

/ˌkɒndenˈseɪʃən/

Condensation is when warm air touches a cold surface and turns into small water drops. You often see it on windows in the morning or on a cold bottle of water.

Exemples

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1

I can't see out the car window because of the condensation.

I can't see out the car window because of the condensation.

2

The building has a problem with condensation on the walls.

The building has a problem with condensation on the walls.

3

Look at the condensation on my cold soda can!

Look at the condensation on my cold soda can!

Famille de mots

Nom
condensation
Verb
condense
Adjectif
condensed
Apparenté
condenser
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'dense'. When air gets cold, it becomes more 'dense' and turns into water drops.

Quiz rapide

When I took a hot shower, there was _____ on the mirror.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : condensation

Exemples

1

I can't see out the car window because of the condensation.

everyday

I can't see out the car window because of the condensation.

2

The building has a problem with condensation on the walls.

formal

The building has a problem with condensation on the walls.

3

Look at the condensation on my cold soda can!

informal

Look at the condensation on my cold soda can!

4

In this science experiment, we will study how condensation happens.

academic

In this science experiment, we will study how condensation happens.

5

We must reduce condensation in the storage room to protect the products.

business

We must reduce condensation in the storage room to protect the products.

Famille de mots

Nom
condensation
Verb
condense
Adjectif
condensed
Apparenté
condenser

Collocations courantes

heavy condensation heavy condensation
window condensation window condensation
condensation forms condensation forms
prevent condensation prevent condensation
surface condensation surface condensation

Phrases Courantes

condensation trail

condensation trail

condensation point

condensation point

built-up condensation

built-up condensation

Souvent confondu avec

condensation vs evaporation

Evaporation is when water turns into gas; condensation is when gas turns into water.

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Notes d'usage

Use this word to describe the physical water drops found on cold surfaces or the process itself.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'condense' when they mean the water drops themselves (the noun).

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'dense'. When air gets cold, it becomes more 'dense' and turns into water drops.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'condensare', which means to make something thick or close together.

Modèles grammaticaux

uncountable noun often follows the verb 'form' used with the preposition 'on'
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Contexte culturel

In many cold countries, window condensation is a common household topic related to heating and ventilation.

Quiz rapide

When I took a hot shower, there was _____ on the mirror.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : condensation

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