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condense

1 of 1verb
/kən.ˈdɛns/
Forms:condenses,condensing,condensed,condensed
1

to make more dense or compact

transitive
  • The artist used a technique to condense the paint layers, creating a textured and more vibrant artwork.
  • The company condensed the product packaging to reduce waste and save space during transportation.
  • The architect redesigned the floor plan to condense the living space, making it more efficient and compact.
  • The urban planner suggested condensing the city's infrastructure to make better use of limited space.
Synonyms:
contractcompactcompressconcentrate
2

to change from a gaseous state to a liquid state

  • As the steam from the hot shower met the cool bathroom mirror, it began to condense, forming water droplets.
  • In the early morning, the grass was covered in dew as the moisture in the air had condensed overnight.
  • As the warm air rose, it began to condense into clouds, signaling the possibility of rain.
  • When warm air rises and encounters cooler temperatures at higher altitudes, it may condense to form clouds.
  • The scientist observed the laboratory experiment where steam was allowed to condense on a cooled surface.
Synonyms:
distildistill
3

to shorten by removing extra details or unnecessary content

transitive
  • He managed to condense the report into just two pages.
  • The information was vast, but he managed to condense it into a short presentation.
  • The speaker had to condense his hour-long presentation into a 15-minute TED Talk.
  • The teacher condensed the textbook chapter into a one-page summary for the students.
  • The journalist condensed the interview transcript to fit the article's word limit.
Synonyms:
briefsummarizeepitomizeboil downsum upabstractabridgedigestpreciscompressconcentrate
4

to cause a substance to change from a gas or vapor to a liquid state

transitive
  • Heat from the steam is used to condense the water vapor into liquid water in a condenser.
  • The air conditioning system condenses the refrigerant gas, converting it into a liquid for efficient cooling.
  • During the distillation process, the vaporized alcohol is condensed and collected as liquid in a separate container.
  • The cooling coils in a refrigerator help to condense the moisture in the air, preventing food spoilage.
  • In a chemistry lab, a condenser is used to cool and condense volatile substances into liquid form.
5

to reduce the moisture content of a substance, typically through extraction or evaporation

transitive
  • When you condense the juice, it becomes much sweeter and flavorful.
  • The chef condensed the sauce by simmering it for a longer time to enhance its flavor.
  • Simmering the stew for an hour will condense the broth, creating a rich and flavorful base.
  • By cooking down the tomatoes, you can condense the sauce into a concentrated paste for pizza.
  • Gradually adding flour to the sauce and stirring will condense it, creating a thick and velvety texture.