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| adsorption |
the condensation or adhesion of a gas, vapor, liquid, or dissolved substance on the surface of a solid or liquid. (Cf. absorption.) |
| condensate |
the liquid that results from condensation of a gas. |
| distill |
to subject (a substance) to heat to the point of vaporization, and then to cooling to produce condensation. [2/5 definitions] |
| distillate |
the liquid produced by vaporization followed by condensation. [1/2 definitions] |
| extract |
a condensation and concentration of a substance. [1/9 definitions] |
| harvest |
to collect (rainwater and/or condensation droplets) for local use, esp. for the watering of plants, rather than allowing run-off or evaporation. [1/11 definitions] |
| polypeptide |
a condensation of amino acids that forms a protein molecule. |
| précis |
a brief summary, usu. of a written text; condensation. |
| still2 |
an apparatus for distilling alcohol and other liquids by means of heating and condensation. [1/2 definitions] |
| sweat |
to collect moisture by causing condensation of surrounding water vapor. [1/18 definitions] |
| water harvesting |
the collecting of rainwater and/or condensation droplets for use locally, esp. for the watering of plants, rather than allowing run-off or evaporation. |
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