Denser: meaning, definitions and examples
๐๏ธโโ๏ธ
denser
[ หdษn.sษr ]
physical properties
The term 'denser' is the comparative form of the adjective 'dense', which refers to the degree of compactness of a substance. A denser material has more mass per unit volume compared to a less dense one. This property is significant in various fields, including physics, chemistry, and engineering. For example, when comparing substances like water and oil, water is denser than oil, which is why oil floats on water.
Synonyms
heavier, more compact, thicker.
Examples of usage
- Lead is denser than aluminum.
- The ocean is denser than freshwater.
- This foam is denser than the regular type.
Translations
Translations of the word "denser" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mais denso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคจเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช dichter
๐ฎ๐ฉ lebih padat
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัััััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ gฤstszy
๐ฏ๐ต ใใๅฏใช
๐ซ๐ท plus dense
๐ช๐ธ mรกs denso
๐น๐ท daha yoฤun
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ๋ฐ์งํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุซุฑ ูุซุงูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ hustลกรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ hustejลกรญ
๐จ๐ณ ๆดๅฏ้็
๐ธ๐ฎ gostejลกi
๐ฎ๐ธ รพรฉttari
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะปัาฃ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฎแแแแ แฃแคแ แ แกแฅแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ daha sฤฑx
๐ฒ๐ฝ mรกs denso
Etymology
The word 'dense' originates from the Latin word 'densus', which means 'thick' or 'close'. The comparative form 'denser' follows the typical pattern in English for forming comparatives by adding '-er' to the end of the word. The concept of density has been a significant aspect of both natural philosophy and modern science. In the 17th century, as the study of matter became more refined, the term started to see more frequent use in scientific discourses. 'Dense' and its derivatives have maintained their relevance as they apply to various contexts, from describing physical materials to abstract concepts, highlighting the thickness or complexity. The transition of 'dense' and its comparative form into everyday language signifies the importance of this property in both scientific and colloquial contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,569, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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