condensation

Noun
  1. (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol;
    Especially in dreams (synset 106256830)
    referred to in: analysis, depth psychology, psychoanalysis - a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud
    is a type of: process, unconscious process - a mental process that you are not directly aware of
  2. The process of changing from a gaseous to a liquid or solid state (synset 113472521)
    is a type of: action, activity, natural action, natural process - a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
  3. Atmospheric moisture that has condensed because of cold (synset 111466338)
    is a type of: atmospheric phenomenon - a physical phenomenon associated with the atmosphere
    subtypes:
    • sweat - condensation of moisture on a cold surface
    • dew - water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
    same as: condensate
  4. The process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together (synset 107327841)
    "the contraction of a gas on cooling"
    is a type of: shrinkage, shrinking - process or result of becoming less or smaller
    subtypes: coarctation, constriction - tight or narrow compression
    same as: compression, contraction
  5. A shortened version of a written work (synset 106479794)
    is a type of: sum-up, summary - a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
    same as: abridgement, abridgment, capsule
  6. The act of increasing the density of something (synset 100358506)
    is a type of: compressing, compression - applying pressure
    subtypes: inspissation, thickening - the act of thickening
    same as: condensing

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