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Condense

//kənˈdɛns//

Definitions

1
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.
Similar
thicken simplify reduce
Opposite
dilute
2
To transform from a gaseous state into a liquid state via condensation.
3
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.

Word Origin

Borrowed from Middle French condenser, from Latin condēnsō.

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//kənˈdɛns//

1
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.
Similar
thicken simplify reduce
Opposite
dilute
2
To transform from a gaseous state into a liquid state via condensation.
3
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.

Word Origin

Borrowed from Middle French condenser, from Latin condēnsō.

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