Density Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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density

[หˆdษ›nsษชti ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

in physics

The degree of compactness of a substance. It is defined as mass per unit volume.

Synonyms

compactness, concentration, thickness.

Examples of usage

  • The density of water is 1 gram per cubic centimeter.
  • The higher the density of an object, the heavier it feels.
Context #2 | Noun

in social sciences

The number of people or things in a given area or space.

Synonyms

concentration, crowdedness, intensity.

Examples of usage

  • The population density of the city is very high.
  • The density of traffic in this area is unbearable.
Context #3 | Noun

in chemistry

The amount of a substance per unit volume.

Synonyms

compactness, concentration, thickness.

Examples of usage

  • The density of the gas is lower than that of the liquid.
  • The density of the solution affects its properties.

Translations

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Origin of 'density'

The word 'density' originates from the Latin word 'densitas', which means 'closeness' or 'compactness'. The concept of density has been used in various fields such as physics, chemistry, and social sciences to describe the degree of compactness or concentration of a substance or population.


See also: dense, densely, densification.

Word Frequency Rank

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