uncondensedadj.
1. Not condensed or compressed.
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the world > matter > constitution of matter > density or solidity > [adjective] > make (more) dense or solid > not
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a1711 T. Ken Hymnotheo in Wks. (1721) III. 212 By Manna uncondens'd, and Heav'nly Dew.
1859 W. H. Gregory Egypt I. 330 The clouds, the centre of which furrowed by uncondensed lightnings, reflected a silvery light.
2. spec. (See condensed adj. 2.)
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1810 W. Henry Elem. Chem. (ed. 6) I. 43 The gas passes, uncondensed, through the second right-angled tube.
1838 A. B. Granville Spas Germany 255 The steam, at such a temperature, must differ little from that of uncondensed distilled water.
1862 W. A. Miller Elements Chem. (ed. 2) III. ix. 638 The remaining portion of the distillate, consisting of uncondensed gases.
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