A1 noun Neutral

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.

Examples

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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!

Word Family

Noun
condensation
Verb
condense
Adjective
condensed
Related
condenser
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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

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.

Word Family

Noun
condensation
Verb
condense
Adjective
condensed
Related
condenser

Common Collocations

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

Common Phrases

condensation trail

condensation trail

condensation point

condensation point

built-up condensation

built-up condensation

Often Confused With

condensation vs evaporation

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

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Usage Notes

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

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Common Mistakes

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

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Memory Tip

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

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Word Origin

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

Grammar Patterns

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