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Term of the Road Dictionary

condensation

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / English
  • Theme : Scientific and Technical Tools Physics and Chemistry
  • Definition : Change of state of vapour to liquid, thus forming a thin film on surfaces and clouds, mist and fog in the atmosphere. Note: during the process, heat is released.

Kondensation

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / German
  • Theme : Wissenschaftliche und technische Arbeitsmittel Physik und Chemie
  • Definition : Wechsel vom gasförmigen in den flüssigen Zustand, durch den auf Oberflächen ein dünner Film und in der Atmosphäre Dunst oder eine Wolke entsteht. Bei diesem Prozess wird Wärme abgegeben.