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density

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdensəti/ · UK /ˈdensɪti/

Forms: densities

density means: How many people or things there are in a particular amount of space.

noun

AMOUNT IN SPACEB2

How many people or things there are in a particular amount of space.

  • The city has a high population density.
  • Tree density is lower near the road.
  • They compared housing density in several neighbourhoods.

Similar words: concentration

Common phrases: population density, high density, density of something, particle density

MATERIAL MASSB2

How much a material weighs for a given amount of space it takes up.

  • Lead has a high density.
  • We measured the density of the liquid.
  • Heating can change a material's density.

Common phrases: material density, density of water, low density

Questions about density

What does density mean?

How many people or things there are in a particular amount of space.

What is density in other languages?

Türkçe: yoğunluk · Español: densidad · Français: densité · Deutsch: Dichte · Italiano: densità · 日本語: 密度

How do you pronounce density?

In American English /ˈdensəti/; in British English /ˈdensɪti/.

How do you use density in a sentence?

The city has a high population density. Tree density is lower near the road.

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