Standard Lemma guide

condensate

adj · noun · verb · 7 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˈkɒndənsət/
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  • /ˈkɒndənseɪt/
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1

adj

Meaning 1

Made dense; condensed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A liquid that is the product of condensation of a gas, i.e. of steam.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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3

noun

Meaning 3

The product of a condensation reaction.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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4

noun

Meaning 4

Any of various condensed quantum states.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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5

verb

Meaning 5

To condense.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: ambitransitive, obsolete, uncommon

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6

noun

Meaning 6

atmospheric moisture that has condensed because of cold

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: condensation

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: atmospheric phenomenon

Narrower terms: sweat, dew

7

noun

Meaning 7

a product of condensation

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: fresh water, freshwater

History

Etymology

First attested circa 1550; borrowed from Latin condēnsātus, perfect passive participle of condēnsō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

From condense + -ate (noun-forming suffix). Alternatively, back-formation from condensation.

Across languages

Translations

16 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: кондензат (kondenzat) — product of condensation
  • Chinese Mandarin: 凝聚 (níngjù) — product of condensation
  • Dutch: condensaat — product of condensation
  • Finnish: kondensaatti — product of condensation
  • French: condensat — product of condensation
  • German: Kondensat — product of condensation
  • Italian: condensato — product of condensation
  • Kazakh: конденсат (kondensat) — product of condensation
  • Latin: condēnsātus — product of condensation
  • Latin: condēnsātum — product of condensation
  • Māori: tōtā — product of condensation
  • Polish: kondensat — product of condensation
  • Polish: skroplina — product of condensation
  • Russian: конденса́т (kondensát) — product of condensation
  • Spanish: condensado — product of condensation
  • Tagalog: kinintay — product of condensation