Condensing: meaning, definitions and examples

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condensing

 

[kษ™nหˆdษ›nsษชล‹ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

air conditioning unit

To make a gas or vapor into a liquid by cooling it.

Synonyms

compress, liquefy, solidify.

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Word Description / Examples
liquefy

Refers to causing a solid or gas to turn into a liquid state, usually through heat.

  • The heat will liquefy the chocolate.
  • They used high pressure to liquefy natural gas.
compress

Applies when something is pressed together to make it smaller or tighter. Often used for physical objects or data.

  • He compressed his clothes into the small suitcase.
  • The file was compressed to save space on the hard drive.
solidify

Used when a liquid turns into a solid, often by cooling down or adding a hardening agent.

  • The lava will solidify as it cools.
  • The mixture needs to solidify before it can be shaped.

Examples of usage

  • The condensing unit outside my house helps to cool the air inside.
  • The process of condensing steam back into water releases heat.

Interesting Facts

Science

  • In science, condensing happens when gas turns into liquid, like how water vapor becomes droplets on a cold drink.
  • This process is crucial in nature; for example, clouds form when water vapor condenses in the air.
  • Condensing can also refer to energy transfer in steam engines, where steam condenses back into water to generate motion.

Literature

  • Writers often condense their stories to focus on key themes or messages, making their work easier to read.
  • In poetry, condensing ideas into fewer words creates impact, capturing feelings or images powerfully.
  • Summaries condense long texts into essential points, helping readers grasp the main ideas quickly.

Technology

  • In computer programming, condensing code means making it shorter without losing functionality, which improves efficiency.
  • When creating software, developers often condense user input to streamline data processes.
  • File compression is a technical method of condensing your files to save space on devices.

Education

  • Teachers encourage students to condense their notes to better remember important information for exams.
  • In presentations, condensing slides helps audiences focus on key points without overwhelming them.
  • Mind mapping is a technique that allows learners to condense complex topics into simplified visuals.

Psychology

  • Condensing information can aid cognitive processing, helping individuals remember and understand better.
  • In therapy, condensing thoughts allows clients to focus on specific feelings or events without getting lost in detail.
  • Research shows that condensing vast information into digestible bits can reduce anxiety and confusion.

Translations

Translations of the word "condensing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น condensaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค˜เคจเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kondensation

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kondensasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝะดะตะฝัะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kondensacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‡็ธฎ (ใŽใ‚‡ใ†ใ—ใ‚…ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท condensation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ condensaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kondensasyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‘์ถ• (์‘์ถ•)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูƒุซูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kondenzace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kondenzรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡็ป“ (nรญngjiรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kondenzacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพรฉtting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะฝะดะตะฝัะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒ“แƒ”แƒœแƒกแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kondensasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ condensaciรณn

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,986, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.