condensed milk

American  

noun

1. whole milk reduced by evaporation to a thick consistency, with sugar added.

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condensed milk British  

noun

1. milk reduced by evaporation to a thick concentration, with sugar added Compare evaporated milk

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Etymology

Origin of condensed milk

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Condensed milk was sold for 10s. a tin, other things, particularly medicines, were becoming priceless.

From South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 by Creswicke, Louis

Condensed milk, when not thoroughly boiled in the process of condensation, is liable to harbor disease-germs the same as any other milk.

From Science in the Kitchen. by Kellogg, Mrs. E. E.

Condensed milk is sold in large quantities, but chiefly to supplement infants' supplies and to make sweetstuff.

From The Foundations of Japan Notes Made During Journeys Of 6,000 Miles In The Rural Districts As A Basis For A Sounder Knowledge Of The Japanese People by Scott, J.W. Robertson

Condensed milk is not wholly free from bacteria, but is sufficiently thick, by reason of its treatment so that the contained bacteria cannot grow.

From Outlines of dairy bacteriology A concise manual for the use of students in dairying by Hastings, Edwin George

Condensed milk is milk that has been evaporated under reduced pressure with or without the addition of sugar.

From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg