Condensative

/kənˈdɛnsətɪv/ adjective

Definition

Having the quality or tendency to condense, compress, or reduce something into a smaller, denser form.

Etymology

From condense (Latin condensare: con- 'together' + densare 'to make thick') + -ative suffix meaning 'tending to.' The suffix -ative was added to create an adjective describing the action or quality of condensing.

Kelly Says

The term 'condensative' is rarely used in everyday English, but it's fundamental in thermodynamics and industrial chemistry—cooling systems in power plants use condensative processes to turn steam back into water, releasing enormous amounts of energy that generates electricity for millions of homes.

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