condensate

American  

[kuhn-den-seyt, kon-duhn-seyt] / kənˈdɛn seɪt, ˈkɒn dənˌseɪt /

noun

1. a product of condensation, as a liquid reduced from a gas or vapor.

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condensate British  

/ kənˈdɛnseɪt /

noun

1. a substance formed by condensation, such as a liquid from a vapour

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Etymology

Origin of condensate

First recorded in 1545–55; from Latin condēnsātus “thickened together,” past participle of condēnsāre “to thicken together”; see condense

Example Sentences

Last year, just over 14.5 million barrels per day of crude and crude condensate exports passed through the strait, said Matt Smith, U.S. head analyst at Kpler.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

Chinese imports of sanctioned Iranian crude and condensate have been averaging about 1.20 million barrels a day so far in 2026—down 14% from 2025 levels, Kpler data showed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

The overhang in global crude and condensate markets averaged 1.1 million barrels a day in 2025, according to the IEA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

An X user with the handle Wall Street Apes posted a video of a man who said he is from Northern California drawing his finger along fog condensate on the grill of his truck.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2025

Dry distillation is extremely wasteful even when definite substances or mixtures, such as calcium acetate which yields acetone, are dealt with, valueless by-products being obtained and the condensate usually requiring much purification.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 5 "Dinard" to "Dodsworth" by Various