Condensability

/kənˌdɛnsəˈbɪləti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being able to be condensed; the degree to which something can be compressed or concentrated.

Etymology

From condensable (adjective) + -ity suffix. Condensable derives from condense (to make denser or compress) from Latin condensare (con- 'with' + densare 'to make dense').

Kelly Says

Condensability is crucial in chemistry and engineering—gases have different condensability depending on temperature and pressure, which is why engineers can liquefy natural gas or separate air into oxygen and nitrogen.

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