condensation
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.
Examples
3 of 5I can't see out the car window because of the condensation.
I can't see out the car window because of the condensation.
The building has a problem with condensation on the walls.
The building has a problem with condensation on the walls.
Look at the condensation on my cold soda can!
Look at the condensation on my cold soda can!
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'dense'. When air gets cold, it becomes more 'dense' and turns into water drops.
Quick Quiz
When I took a hot shower, there was _____ on the mirror.
Correct!
The correct answer is: condensation
Examples
I can't see out the car window because of the condensation.
everydayI can't see out the car window because of the condensation.
The building has a problem with condensation on the walls.
formalThe building has a problem with condensation on the walls.
Look at the condensation on my cold soda can!
informalLook at the condensation on my cold soda can!
In this science experiment, we will study how condensation happens.
academicIn this science experiment, we will study how condensation happens.
We must reduce condensation in the storage room to protect the products.
businessWe must reduce condensation in the storage room to protect the products.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
condensation trail
condensation trail
condensation point
condensation point
built-up condensation
built-up condensation
Often Confused With
Evaporation is when water turns into gas; condensation is when gas turns into water.
Usage Notes
Use this word to describe the physical water drops found on cold surfaces or the process itself.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 'condense' when they mean the water drops themselves (the noun).
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'dense'. When air gets cold, it becomes more 'dense' and turns into water drops.
Word Origin
From the Latin 'condensare', which means to make something thick or close together.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many cold countries, window condensation is a common household topic related to heating and ventilation.
Quick Quiz
When I took a hot shower, there was _____ on the mirror.
Correct!
The correct answer is: condensation
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