condensate
/ˈkɒndənseɪt/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 2.76 in modern English
13
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A liquid that is the product of condensation of a gas, i.e. of steam.
noun
The product of a condensation reaction.
noun
Example Sentences
- "Do you remember learning about cell diagrams in high school biology? The cell wall, the organelles, the nucleus. The real picture is turning out to be much more complicated, and interesting, than we were taught. Cells are filled with teensy, phase-shifting blobs that often contain protein and RNA, and in the past several years they’ve taken over cellular biology. In our cover story on page 22, science writer Philip Ball dives into the world of these specks, known as biomolecular condensates, which play astounding roles in cellular functioning across all domains of life."
- "As they say a little critical learning makes one proud; if there were more it would condensate and compact itself into less room"
- "Water […] thickened or condensate."
Etymology
Usage
Inflected Forms
condensates (plural)
condensates (present, singular)
condensating (participle, present)
condensated (participle, past)
condensated (past)
more condensate (comparative)
most condensate (superlative)