condense

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /kənˈdɛns/

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Verb

Plain form condense

Third-person singular condenses

Past tense condensed

Past participle condensed

Present participle condensing

1. To condense is to change from a liquid state into a gaseous state.
   • Antonym: evaporate

   The hot water condensed on the cold aluminum above it.

Related words

• melt
• condensation