density

[ˈdɛnsɪti]

density Definition

• 1. the degree of compactness of a substance or object
• 2. the quantity of people or things in a given area or space

Using density: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "density" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The density of the material is measured in grams per cubic centimeter.

• Example

  The city has a high population density.

• Example

  The density of the forest makes it difficult to navigate.

density Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for density

• compactness
• thickness
• concentration
• crowdedness

Antonyms for density

• sparsity
• thinness

Phrases with density

• mass density

  the amount of mass per unit volume of a substance

  Example

  The mass density of water is 1 gram per cubic centimeter.

• energy density

  the amount of energy stored in a given system or region of space per unit volume or mass

  Example

  Lithium-ion batteries have a higher energy density than lead-acid batteries.

• pixel density

  the number of pixels per unit length or area on a display screen

  Example

  The new smartphone has a higher pixel density than its predecessor.

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Summary: density in Brief

Density [ˈdɛnsɪti] refers to the degree of compactness of a substance or object, or the quantity of people or things in a given area or space. It can be measured in various ways, such as mass density, energy density, and pixel density. Examples include 'The density of the material is measured in grams per cubic centimeter.' and 'The city has a high population density.'