high-density

[ hahy-den-si-tee ]

adjective

1. having a high concentration:

   entering a high-density market with a new product; high-density lipoprotein.

2. Computers. (of a disk) having a large capacity for data storage:

   high-density DVDs.

high-density

adjective

1. computing (of a floppy disk) having a relatively high storage capacity, usually of 1.44 megabytes

Word History and Origins

Origin of high-density¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Those who prefer high-density living would still have their opportunity if they so desire.

From The Daily Beast

The straightened streets are always crowded and give the traveler the impression of a high density and an enormous population.

From Project Gutenberg

Due to their high density and resulting high weight, they tend to be low on the ground, rather reptilian in look.

From Project Gutenberg

Another danger of high density is that of sulphation, as explained in a later chapter.

From Project Gutenberg

The coincidence of rock or stones and a high density of P. truei is thought to be explainable in terms of vegetation.

From Project Gutenberg

High density presses compress this cotton to 34 pounds per cubic foot, saving the exporter 20 per cent on steamship freight rates.

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