condensing

con·dense  (kn-dns)

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.

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[Middle English condensen, from Old French condenser, from Latin condnsre : com-, intensive pref.; see com- + dnsre, to thicken (from dnsus, thick).]

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con·densa·bili·ty n.

con·densa·ble, con·densi·ble adj.

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Noun

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condensing - the act of increasing the density of something condensation compressing, compression - applying pressure inspissation, thickening - the act of thickening