v. con·densed, con·dens·ing, con·dens·es v.tr. 1. a. To make more dense or compact: gravity condensing matter into stars. b. To concentrate (a substance), especially by removing water. 2. To make more concise; abridge or shorten: condensed the list of guests. 3. To cause (a gas or vapor) to change to a liquid. v.intr. 1. To become more dense or compact. 2. To undergo condensation. [Middle English condensen, from Old French condenser, from Latin condēnsāre : com-, intensive pref.; see COM- + dēnsāre, to thicken (from dēnsus, thick).] con·dens′a·bili·ty n. con·densa·ble, con·densi·ble adj. |
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