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The liquid in the pan gets hot, and creates water vapor. The lid, blanketed by the outside air, is cooler than the liquid in the pan, so the water condenses on the underside of the lid.

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Q: When cooking in a saucepan with a lid on what is the water that accumulates on the inside of the lid?
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