Definitions for: Density


[n] the amount per unit size
[n] the spatial property of being crowded together



Webster (1913) Definition: Den"si*ty, n. [L. densitas; cf. F. densit['e].]
1. The quality of being dense, close, or thick; compactness;
-- opposed to rarity.

2. (Physics) The ratio of mass, or quantity of matter, to
bulk or volume, esp. as compared with the mass and volume
of a portion of some substance used as a standard.

Note: For gases the standard substance is hydrogen, at a
temperature of 0[deg] Centigrade and a pressure of 760
millimeters. For liquids and solids the standard is
water at a temperature of 4[deg] Centigrade. The
density of solids and liquids is usually called
specific gravity, and the same is true of gases when
referred to air as a standard.

3. (Photog.) Depth of shade. --Abney.

Synonyms: concentration, denseness

Antonyms: dispersion, distribution

See Also: bits per inch, bpi, compactness, flux, flux density, low density, rarity, relative density, spacing, spatial arrangement, tenuity

 Try our:
Scrabble Word Finder

Scrabble Cheat

Words With Friends Cheat

Hanging With Friends Cheat

Scramble With Friends Cheat

Ruzzle Cheat



Related Resources:
animals begin with e
animals starting with i
d letter animals