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”; condense

Example Sentences

Some Chinese crew members have filmed themselves collecting condensate from air-conditioning units to shower and wash laundry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

This area is separated from the rest of the cell by an actin-myosin condensate barrier, which acts like a physical boundary and directs proteins to the advancing edge.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

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 supply of water to the condenser is regulated according to the volatility of the condensate.

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