# condense vs condenser

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### condense
*verb · IPA /kənˈdɛns/ · frequency rank #41,059*
To concentrate toward the essence by making more close, compact, or dense, thereby decreasing size or volume.

### condenser
*noun · IPA /ˈkʰəndɛnsɚ/ · frequency rank #34,444*
A device designed to condense a gas into a liquid, either as part of a still, steam engine, refrigerator or similar machine.

## Source
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