density

S2 W2

BrE /ˈden.səti/ AmE /ˈden.sə.ti/

noun en → es

1 PHYSICS [singular] B2

the amount of matter in a given space, measured as mass per unit volume

densidad

  • density of something

Collocations density of water · density of air

  • The density of the atmosphere decreases with altitude.

    La densidad de la atmósfera disminuye con la altitud.

2 POPULATION [singular] B1

the number of people living in a particular area, especially when this is high and there is little space for them

densidad poblacional, población densa

  • population density

Collocations high population density · urban density

  • The city has a very high population density.

    La ciudad tiene una densidad poblacional muy alta.

3 CONCENTRATION [singular] B2

the degree to which something is concentrated or crowded together in a particular place

concentración, intensidad

  • density of something

Collocations density of traffic · density of information

  • The density of cars on the road was incredible.

    La densidad de coches en la carretera era increíble.