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condensable

condensable

6.3
Can change from a gas to a liquid when cooled or under pressure
  • adjective
  • /kənˈdɛn.sə.bəl/
  • Specialized
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  • Certain gases are condensable, meaning they can become liquids when subjected to increased pressure.

Examples

  • In the refrigeration cycle, the refrigerant must be condensable to effectively transfer heat.

  • Water vapor is a condensable gas that can change into liquid when cooled.

  • If we have two substances that are both volatile and condensable, we have to apply twice the Raul's law.

  • Water vapor is also a radiant gas, but it is a condensable radiant gas at atmospheric temperatures and pressures.

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Synonyms

liquefiable
vscondensable
  • Specialized
6.5

Able to change into a liquid when heated or pressed

refers specifically to becoming liquid from gas by cooling or compression
liquifiable
vscondensable
6.8

Able to change into a liquid when the temperature or pressure changes

specifies change from gas to liquid by cooling or compression

How Condensable

condensable
  • Specialized
6.3
noncondensable
  • Specialized
9.8

Surface Forms

condensable positive

Morphology

condensable = condense (transparent) = condense + able

The word 'condensable' is transparently derived from 'condense' with the suffix '-able', indicating capability.

Etymology

The word condensable comes from condense, which has con- 'together' and dense 'thick'. Imagine gas coming together into thicker drops, so condensable means 'able to become denser' or 'able to change from a gas into a liquid'.