HeyRuaHow to say “condensate” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhdhlúthán
- English:
- condensate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-ghloo-hawn” /ˈkoːɣlˠuːhaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- comhdhlútháin (condensates)
- Genitive singular:
- comhdhlútháin, an chomhdhlútháin (e.g. teocht an chomhdhlútháin, temperature of the condensate)
- Genitive plural:
- comhdhlúthán, na gcomhdhlúthán (e.g. anailís na gcomhdhlúthán, analysis of the condensates)
What does “comhdhlúthán” mean?
- condensate
- A substance formed by condensation, such as liquid that forms when a vapour or gas cools.Also: condensed matter, condensation product.
“Comhdhlúthán” with the article
The plural of condensate in Irish is comhdhlútháin. Here is comhdhlúthán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhdhlúthán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhdhlúthán, the Irish word for condensate.
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Condensate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for condensate?
The Irish for condensate is comhdhlúthán (pronounced “KOH-ghloo-hawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhdhlútháin.
How do you pronounce comhdhlúthán in Irish?
Comhdhlúthán is said like “KOH-ghloo-hawn” (IPA /ˈkoːɣlˠuːhaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of condensate in Irish?
The plural of comhdhlúthán is comhdhlútháin; with the article, na comhdhlútháin means “the condensates”. The genitive plural is comhdhlúthán, as in anailís na gcomhdhlúthán (analysis of the condensates).
Why does comhdhlúthán change to chomhdhlúthán or gcomhdhlúthán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhdhlúthán becomes mo chomhdhlúthán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhdhlúthán (eclipsis).
How is 'comhdhlúthán' related to 'comhdhlúthú'?
'Comhdhlúthú' is the process of condensation, while 'comhdhlúthán' is the substance that results from it, the condensate.
