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energy density

American  

noun

  1. the amount of energy stored in a given system or region of space per unit volume.


energy density Scientific  
  1. See under density


Etymology

Origin of energy density

First recorded in 1955–60

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In a paper published in February, she and colleagues described the most promising energy storage system of this kind to date, at least in terms of its energy density.

From BBC May 7, 2026

Actual charging times and energy density depend on vehicle specifications and real-world conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 28, 2026

"We very rigorously designed these diets to be matched on 22 characteristics, including macronutrients, fiber, added sugar, energy density, and also many vitamins and minerals," Davy said.

From Science Daily Dec. 10, 2025

This produced a material capable of both high energy density and high power density, a combination that is rarely achieved in a single device.

From Science Daily Dec. 1, 2025

Ordinary matter, which has a positive energy density, gives space-time a positive curvature, like the surface of a sphere.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking

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