† inˈdense,v.Obs.rare—1. [ad. L. type *indensā-re, f.in- (in-2) + densā-re to make thick, f.densus dense.] trans. To make dense or thick. 1576Newton Lemnie's Complex. (1633) 118 Vnctions and Frictions..indense the body, that the ayre and windes should not batter and damnifie it.