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Plural
condensations
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the action or process of increasing the density of a substance or material
- The condensation of the gas made it easier to store.
- Engineers studied the condensation of particles under pressure.
- The condensation of the powder improved its handling.
- Condensation increased the mass per unit volume of the sample.
- The process required careful control of temperature for proper condensation.
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a concise version of something, typically a text, that retains the essential points while omitting less critical details
- 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.
- They published a condensation of the novel, making it accessible for younger readers.
- The magazine article was a condensation of the complex legal case into a more digestible format.
- A readable condensation of the latest scientific findings was shared with the public.
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the process or result of something becoming smaller or compressed
- The condensation of ideas helped summarize the report.
- Snow undergoes condensation as it is compacted into ice.
- The condensation of materials reduced the storage space required.
- Condensation of clay particles formed a solid layer.
- Compression and condensation of air increased its pressure.
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moisture from the atmosphere that collects on cool surfaces
- Condensation formed on the window during the cold night.
- The engineer wiped off condensation from the pipes.
- Early morning condensation covered the car windshield.
- Condensation can cause mold in poorly ventilated rooms.
- Dew is a type of condensation.
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(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
- Condensation simplifies intricate psychological processes into understandable forms.
- In therapy, condensation simplifies complex emotions into single representations.
- Condensation offers a concise way to convey complex psychological concepts.
- Exploring condensation in dreams unveils deeper layers of the subconscious.
- Dreams often involve condensation, blending different elements into singular symbols.
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the process of a substance changing from a gas to a liquid or solid state
- Water vapor undergoes condensation to form clouds.
- Condensation of steam releases latent heat.
- The lab experiment demonstrated condensation of carbon dioxide.
- Frost forms by condensation of water vapor onto cold surfaces.
- Condensation is essential in distillation processes.