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condensable

|con-den-sa-ble|

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/kənˈdɛnsəbl/

(condense)

make dense or concise

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
condensecondensescondensedcondensedcondensingcondensation
Etymology
Etymology Information

'condensable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'condensare,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'densare' meant 'to make thick or dense.'

Historical Evolution

'condensare' transformed into the French word 'condenser,' and eventually became the modern English word 'condense' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make thick or dense,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being condensed.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being condensed.

Water vapor is condensable under the right conditions.

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Last updated: 2025/04/01 04:52