high-density
Americanadjective
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having a high concentration.
entering a high-density market with a new product; high-density lipoprotein.
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Computers. (of a disk) having a large capacity for data storage.
high-density DVDs.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of high-density
First recorded in 1950–55
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“Altadena has not been without apartment buildings, condos,” he added, but he said residents worried about high-density development on narrow streets that lack sidewalks and parking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
LOS ANGELES—Jason Grant thought he had found a gem: two adjacent parcels zoned for high-density housing in an amenity-rich neighborhood 3 miles from Venice Beach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
“To enable this, we provide critical hardware components that provide high-density optical interconnects while meeting aggressive power and performance targets,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● May 8, 2026
They also found that high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, often called "good" cholesterol, can help protect the liver by blocking these harmful substances.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 18, 2026
Social distinctions and chiefly powers increased on high-density islands with large political units, being especially marked on Tonga and the Societies.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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