冷凝 (lěng níng) — condensation (physical process)

Definition

Technical term for the physical process of a gas turning into a liquid (condensation), as when water vapor meets a cold surface. Usually appears in scientific or engineering contexts, often paired with words like 冷凝器 (condenser) or 冷凝水 (condensate).

noun
condensation (physical process)

Examples

  • 冷凝
    Shuǐ zhēng qì yù lěng huì xíng chéng lěng níng.
    Water vapor turns into condensation when it meets cold air.
  • 冷凝
    Zhè ge shí yàn xū yào guān chá lěng níng de guò chéng.
    This experiment requires observing the process of condensation.
  • 冷凝
    Lěng níng qì de zuò yòng shì shǐ qì tǐ lěng níng.
    The function of a condenser is to make the gas condense.

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