n.
Pronunciation: ˌ kän- ˌ den- ' s ā -sh ə n, -d ə n-
Function: noun
Date: 1594
1 : the act or process of condensing: as a : a chemical reaction involving union between molecules often with elimination of a simple molecule (as water) to form a new more complex compound of often greater molecular weight b : the conversion of a substance (as water) from the vapor state to a denser liquid or solid state usually initiated by a reduction in temperature of the vapor c : compression of a written or spoken work into more concise form
2 : the quality or state of being condensed
3 : a product of condensing
– con · den · sa · tion · al \ -shn ə l, -sh ə -n ə l \ adjective