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Condensation: The process by which water vapor undergoes a change in state from a gas to a liquid. It is the opposite physical process of evaporation.

Condensation Nuclei: A particle upon which condensation of water vapor occurs. It may be either in a solid or liquid state.

Condensation Funnel: A funnel-shaped cloud consisting of condensed water drops that has possible rotation.

Convective Condensation Level (CCL): The height at which a parcel of air, if heated sufficiently from below, will rise adiabatically until it is just saturated.

Premature Chromosome Condensation (PCC): A method of studying chromosomes in the interphase stage of the cell cycle.

Lifting Condensation Level (LCL): The height at which a parcel of moist air becomes saturated when it is lifted dry adiabatically.

Cystine: A naturally occuring amino acid with a disulfide bridge group on its side chain, formed by condensation of two cysteine residues.

Blushing: A gloss film turning flat or a clear lacquer turning white, usually caused by moisture condensation during the drying process.

Vapor Barrier: A building product installed on exterior walls and ceilings under the drywall and on the warm side of the insulation. It is used to retard the movement of water vapor into walls and prevent . . . View Full Definition

Space Heater: Small resistance heater units mounted in a motor, that are energized, during motor shutdown, to prevent condensation of moisture on the motor windings.