An abridgement or shortening of something, especially of a written work or speech.
Physics
The process by which a gas or vapor changes to a liquid.
The liquid so formed.
Chemistry A chemical reaction in which water or another simple substance is released by the combination of two or more molecules.
Psychology The process by which a single symbol or word is associated with the emotional content of several, not necessarily related, ideas, feelings, memories, or impulses, especially as expressed in dreams.
derivatives
cońden·sátion·al
adjective
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition