energy density
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of energy density
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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The findings suggest that a low-fat vegan diet can substantially reduce dietary energy density, allowing people to consume fewer calories and lose weight without intentionally restricting their calorie intake.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
"From a clinical standpoint, targeting energy density offers a realistic strategy for weight loss," Dr. Kahleova said.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
New battery tech must compete on lifespan, durability, energy density, safety and cost—which is dependent on massive scale.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
The 1.65 megajoules per kilogram recorded in their February paper is significantly greater than the energy density of lithium-ion batteries, currently the most popular type of battery for phones and electric cars.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
So what one needs, in order to warp space-time in a way that will allow travel into the past, is matter with negative energy density.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
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