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💨 Cannot become liquid 💨 A gas not liquefied
noncondensable

noncondensable

9.8
A gas that cannot become a liquid when cooled or compressed
  • noun
  • /ˌnɒn.kənˈdɛn.sə.bəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : no condensable
  • Removing noncondensables from the system is essential for optimal refrigeration performance.

Examples

  • The engineers vented the noncondensable from the condenser to improve cooling efficiency.

  • A buildup of noncondensable gases can reduce the effectiveness of heat exchangers.

  • The engineer explained that noncondensable gases can affect system efficiency.

  • In the reactor, the presence of noncondensable vapors is critical.

  • The engineers vented the noncondensable gas from the system to maintain pressure.

  • A buildup of noncondensable gases can lead to inefficiencies in the refrigeration cycle.

  • By removing the noncondensable vapors, the engineers enhanced the cooling performance of the system.

Antonyms

condensable
  • Specialized
7.4

A gas that can change into a liquid when cooled or under pressure

How Condensable

condensable
  • Specialized
6.3
noncondensable
  • Specialized
9.8

Surface Forms

noncondensable singular
noncondensables plural

Morphology

noncondensable = condensable (transparent) = non + condense + able

The word is transparently formed by adding non- to condensable to express simple negation.

Etymology

Noncondensable is made of non- 'not', condense 'to turn a gas into a liquid', and -able 'can', and as a noun it means 'a gas that cannot be turned into a liquid'. That's why engineers call trapped air or helium in a fridge a noncondensable, because it will not become liquid and can reduce cooling efficiency.