Densification: meaning, definitions and examples

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densification

 

[ ˌdensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

industrial process

The act or process of making something denser or more compact, especially by reducing the amount of space between particles.

Synonyms

compaction, compression, consolidation

Examples of usage

  • The densification of the soil resulted in improved stability for the construction project.
  • Densification of the plastic material increased its strength and durability.
Context #2 | Noun

urban development

The process of increasing the population density in a particular area, often through construction of high-rise buildings or mixed-use developments.

Synonyms

concentration, intensification, urbanization

Examples of usage

  • The city's densification plan aims to accommodate more residents in the downtown area.
  • Urban densification can lead to better utilization of infrastructure and resources.

Translations

Translations of the word "densification" in other languages:

🇵🇹 densificação

🇮🇳 घनत्वीकरण

🇩🇪 Verdichtung

🇮🇩 penyempitan

🇺🇦 ущільнення

🇵🇱 zagęszczenie

🇯🇵 密度化

🇫🇷 densification

🇪🇸 densificación

🇹🇷 yoğunlaştırma

🇰🇷 밀도화

🇸🇦 تكثيف

🇨🇿 zhustění

🇸🇰 zhustenie

🇨🇳 密集化

🇸🇮 gostota

🇮🇸 þétting

🇰🇿 қысу

🇬🇪 კომპაქტირება

🇦🇿 sıxlaşdırma

🇲🇽 densificación

Word origin

The term 'densification' originated from the Latin word 'densitas' meaning 'density'. It first appeared in the early 20th century in the context of industrial processes and later expanded to urban development. The concept of densification has become increasingly important in modern urban planning to address issues of sustainability, efficient land use, and infrastructure optimization.

See also: dense, densely, density.