condensing (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /kənˈdɛnsɪŋ/
Definition
Turning a gas or vapor into a liquid, typically by cooling.
Examples
The clouds are formed by water vapor condensing.
We watched the steam condensing on the mirror.
The process of condensing water vapor is essential for rain.
How to Use condensing
- condense into (prepositional phrase)
- To turn from a gas or vapor into a liquid, or to make something shorter by removing details, resulting in a specific form. — "The water vapor condensed into tiny droplets on the window."
- condense from (prepositional phrase)
- To turn from a gas or vapor into a liquid, originating from a specific source. — "Dew condenses from the moisture in the air overnight."
- condense on (prepositional phrase)
- To turn from a gas or vapor into a liquid, forming on a particular surface. — "The steam condensed on the bathroom mirror."
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