Definition of condensation

The word "condensation" has its roots in Latin. The term "condensa" comes from the prefix "con-" meaning "together" and the verb "densare" meaning "to make dense". In the 15th century, the word "condensation" was borrowed from Latin into Middle English as "condensacioun", meaning "the process of making denser". Initially, the term referred to the process of compressing or thickening something, such as a mixture or a solution. Later, in the 17th century, the term "condensation" came to be applied to the scientific concept of condensing water vapor into liquid water. This process occurs when warm air cools, causing the water vapor to condense into droplets, such as fog, dew, or clouds. The word has since been used in various scientific fields, including meteorology, chemistry, and biology, to describe the process of condensation in various contexts.