Condensation Definition in Chemistry

Condensation is the change in the state of matter from the gas phase to the liquid phase. It is the reverse of vaporization. During condensation, atoms and molecules form clusters. For example, within a cloud, water nucleates around a dust, pollen, or microbial particle. Eventually the clusters reach sufficient mass to form droplets. Source Enright, Ryan (2014). Dropwise Condensation on Micro- and Nanostructured Surfaces. Nanoscale and Microscale Thermophysical Engineering. 18 (3): 223–250. doi:10.1080/15567265.2013.862889