Main Entry: con·den·sa·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌkän-ˌden-ˈsā-shən, -dən-\

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 \-shnəl, -shə-n^əl\ adjective