critical density

[ krit-i-kuhl den-si-tee ]

nounPhysics.

the density of a pure element or compound at a critical point: If space has positive curvature, the actual density of matter must be larger than the critical density.

Origin of critical density

First recorded in 1885–90

Compare critical constant.

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British Dictionary definitions for critical density

critical density

noun

the density of matter that would be required to halt the expansion of the universe

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