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condensation /con·den·sa·tion/ (kon″den-sa´shun)
1. conversion from a gaseous to a liquid or solid phase. 2. compression (1). 3. the packing of dental filling materials into a tooth cavity. 4. a mental process in which one symbol stands for a number of components and contains all the emotions associated with them.
condensation [kon′dənsā′shən] Etymology: L, condensare, to make thick 1 a reduction to a denser form, such as from water vapor to a liquid. 2 (in psychology) a process, often present in dreams, in which two or more concepts are fused so that a single symbol represents the multiple components. In some cases of schizophrenia condensation, several thoughts and feelings fuse into a single verbal or nonverbal message and may be expressed in repetitive statements or gestures that can have a variety of meanings. condensation [kon″den-sa´shun] 1. the act of rendering or process of becoming more compact; compression. 2. the packing of dental filling material into a prepared tooth cavity. 3. a mental process in which one symbol stands for a number of components and contains all the emotions associated with them. 4. conversion from the gaseous state to the liquid or solid state; gas liquefaction.
condensation (k n 1. change in phase of a substance from a gas or vapor phase to a liquid or solid phase.
2. the process of combining two different molecules by eliminating a simple molecule like water. condensation (kän´densā´sh n a commonly used term for the insertion and compression or compaction of dental materials into a prepared cavity. Compaction is a more accurate term than condensation. See also compaction.
condensation 1. the act of rendering, or the process of becoming, more compact. 2. the process of passing from a gaseous to a liquid or solid phase. In animal housing this is a matter of great importance because of the need for a dry environment as a prevention against the spread of infection, especially those spread by inhalation. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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