Definition

A liquid that forms when a gas or vapor cools and changes into a liquid state.

Example

The condensate from the steam was collected in a separate container.

Conversation

Have you ever seen condensate form on a cold glass?

Yeah, it looks like little droplets of water, right?

Exactly! It's interesting how the moisture in the air turns into condensate.

I always thought it was just magic, but now I get it!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Condensate → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "densus" (meaning thick or dense). The word refers to a substance that has become thick or concentrated by the process of condensation, where vapor turns into liquid, thus coming together into a denser form.

Memory Tip

Think of 'coming together' ('con-') to form something 'thick' ('densus') — that's why condensate refers to a substance that has become denser.

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