Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

condensate

noun

/ˈkɒndənseɪt/

Definition

A substance that has condensed from a gas to a liquid form, especially through cooling or pressure increase.

Examples

The condensate from the cooling system was collected for analysis.
After the steam cooled down, it formed a condensate that dripped into the collection tank.

Meaning

Condensate refers to the liquid that forms when a vapor or gas cools or is compressed. It is commonly used in contexts related to science, particularly in thermodynamics and chemistry.