Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun condensation

6 senses of condensation

Sense 1
condensation -- ((psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams)
       => process, unconscious process -- (a mental process that you are not directly aware of; "the process of denial")

Sense 2
condensation -- (the process of changing from a gaseous to a liquid or solid state)
       => natural process, natural action, action, activity -- (a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings); "the action of natural forces"; "volcanic activity")

Sense 3
condensation, condensate -- (atmospheric moisture that has condensed because of cold)
       => atmospheric phenomenon -- (a physical phenomenon associated with the atmosphere)

Sense 4
compression, condensation, contraction -- (the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together; "the contraction of a gas on cooling")
       => shrinking, shrinkage -- (process or result of becoming less or smaller; "the material lost 2 inches per yard in shrinkage")

Sense 5
condensation, abridgement, abridgment, capsule -- (a shortened version of a written work)
       => summary, sum-up -- (a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form; "he gave a summary of the conclusions")

Sense 6
condensing, condensation -- (the act of increasing the density of something)
       => compression, compressing -- (applying pressure)