[con.den.sa.tion] n (1603) 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 usu. 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 adj