density

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈdɛn.sɪ.ti/ or /ˈdɛn.sə.ti/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈdɛn.sə.ti/ or [ˈdɛn.sə.ɾi]

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Noun

Singular density

Plural densities

1. (uncountable) Density is how much stuff fits in a particular area.

   The population density of Singapore is one of the highest in the world.

2. (uncountable) The density of a material is how closely packed its atoms are.

   The density of water is higher than the density of steam.

Related words

• dense