Condensation

/ˌkɒn.dɛnˈseɪ.ʃən/ · noun

Meaning

The act or process of condensing or of being condensed.

Definitions by Sense

1. The act or process of condensing or of being condensed
2. The state of being condensed.
3. (physics, physical chemistry) The conversion of a gas to a liquid.
4. The condensate so formed.
5. (chemistry) The reaction of two substances with the simultaneous loss of water or other small molecule.
6. (psychology) when a single idea (an image, memory, or thought) or dream object stands for several associations and ideas.
7. A condensed work; an abridged version or compendium.
8. (graph theory, countable) For a given directed graph G, a directed acyclic graph with one vertex for each strongly connected component of G, and an edge connecting pairs of components that contain the two endpoints of at least one edge in G.

Example Sentences

This is a masterly work of condensation, omitting nothing of importance and providing a most readable book that for a modest half-crown is incredibly good value.

LGPIM has […] loaned the 45-minute condensation of Word is Out to over 16 medical schools.

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