Added 8 October 2026
condense
/kənˈdɛns/ verb
In Latin: condēnsō Wiktionary
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To concentrate toward the essence by making more close, compact, or dense, thereby decreasing size or volume.
An abridged dictionary can be further condensed to pocket size.
- To transform from a gaseous state into a liquid state via condensation.
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To be transformed from a gaseous state into a liquid state.
Water condenses on the window on cold days because of the warm air inside.
adjective
Origin
Borrowed from Middle French condenser, from Latin condēnsō.
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