con·dense (k n-d ns )v. con·densed, con·dens·ing, con·dens·es v.tr. 1. To reduce the volume or compass of. 2. To make more concise; abridge or shorten. 3. Physics a. To cause (a gas or vapor) to change to a liquid. b. To remove water from (milk, for example). v.intr. 1. To become more compact. 2. To undergo condensation. [Middle English condensen, from Old French condenser, from Latin cond  ns re : com-, intensive pref.; see com- + dnsre, to thicken (from dnsus, thick).]con·dens  a·bili·ty n.con·dens a·ble, con·densi·ble adj. |
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