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Condensate vs Condensation - What's the difference?

condensate | condensation |

In physics terms the difference between condensate and condensation

is that condensate is any of various condensed quantum states while condensation is the conversion of a gas to a liquid; the condensate so formed.

In chemistry terms the difference between condensate and condensation

is that condensate is the product of a condensation reaction while condensation is the reaction of two substances with the simultaneous loss of water or other small molecule.

As a verb condensate

is to condense.

As an adjective condensate

is made dense; condensed.

condensate

Noun

(en noun)
  • (physics) A liquid that is the product of condensation of a gas, i.e. of steam.
  • (chemistry) The product of a condensation reaction.
  • (physics) Any of various condensed quantum states.
  • Derived terms

    * Bose-Einstein condensate

    Verb

    (condensat)
  • To condense.
  • (Hammond)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (obsolete) Made dense; condensed.
  • * Peacham
  • Water thickened or condensate .
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    condensation

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act or process of condensing or of being condensed; the state of being condensed
  • (physics) The conversion of a gas to a liquid; the condensate so formed
  • (chemistry) The reaction of two substances with the simultaneous loss of water or other small molecule
  • Derived terms

    * condensation trail

    Anagrams

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