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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“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
Arista said its first-quarter highlights included XPO high-density liquid-cooled pluggable optics for next-generation artificial intelligence data centers.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
He also was against SB 79 as a blanket solution and said high-density housing should be built based on factors including the neighborhood, parking, transit access and traffic.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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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