density
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densities
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densities
Britannica Dictionary definition of DENSITY
1
[noncount]
:
the quality or state of being dense: such as
a
:
the quality of having parts that are close together
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the jungle's density
b
:
the quality of being difficult to see through
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We were surprised by the fog's density.
c
:
the quality of being difficult to understand
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the density of her writing style
2
:
the amount of something in a particular space or area
[count]
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This part of the country has a high population density. [=many people live in this part of the country]
[noncount]
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There has been an increase in (population) density in this area.
3
technical
:
the amount of matter in something that is shown by the relationship between its weight and size
[count]
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metals with different densities
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These instruments are used for measuring the density of the atmosphere.
[noncount]
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older women who have lost bone density [=whose bones are less solid and heavy]
