linear density
ˈlɪniər ˈdɛnsɪti
linear densities
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Definition of linear density - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
physicsTECH.mass per unit length of an objectTECH.
  • The linear density of the wire is 0.5 kg/m.
2.
telecommunicationsTECH.amount of data distributed along a lineTECH.
  • The cable's linear density affects signal quality.
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Expressions with linear

linear approachn.
method involving sequential steps
The project was completed using a linear approach.
linear televisionn.
television service with programs shown at set times
Linear television broadcasts the news at 6 PM every day.
linear metern.
unit of measurement equal to one meter in length
The fabric was sold by the linear meter.
linear TVabbr.
television programs shown on a set schedule
Many people still watch linear TV every night.
linear equationn.
equation where each variable is only to the first power
A linear equation like x + 2y = 5 is easy to solve.
linear bearingn.
mechanical component that guides movement smoothly along a straight path
The 3D printer carriage slides on a steel rail with a linear bearing.

Expressions with density

low-densityadj.
having few people or buildings in an area
The suburb is a low-density residential area.
double densityadj.
having twice the usual number of components
The double density circuit board improves performance.
traffic densityn.
measure showing how many moving vehicles occupy part of a route
The city monitors traffic density on the highway during rush hour.
high-densityadj.
having a high concentration of a substance or component
high-density housing areas accommodate more people per square mile.
density rangen.
spread between lowest and highest density values in a set or system
This film's density range allows detailed viewing of both bone and soft tissue.
pixel densityn.
measure of how many pixels fit in a set length of screen
Higher pixel density makes text look sharper on the phone display.
population densityn.
average number of people per unit area
The population density of the city is 5,000 people per square mile.
power densityn.
amount of power produced or used per unit area volume or mass
The new battery has a higher power density than traditional models.
bone densityn.
measure of mineral concentration in bones
Doctors assess bone density to check for osteoporosis.
bone mineral densityn.
measure of mineral content in bones
Her bone mineral density test showed increased risk of osteoporosis.

Terms related to linear density

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Examples of linear density in a sentence

  • Engineers calculated the linear density for the design.
  • Engineers measured the linear density of the fiber.
  • High linear density can lead to data loss.

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  1. French:densité linéaire, densité linéique, ...
  2. German:lineare Dichte, Liniendichte, ...
  3. Italian:densità lineare, ...
  4. Spanish:densidad lineal, densidad de línea, ...
  5. Portuguese:densidade linear, ...
  6. Chinese:线密度, 数据密度, ...
  7. Japanese:線密度, リニア密度, ...
  8. Arabic:كَثَافَة خَطِّيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:צְפִיפוּת לִינֵיאָרִית, צְפִיפוּת קַוִּית, ...
  10. Russian:линейная плотность, плотность линии, ...
  11. Ukrainian:лінійна густина, щільність даних, ...
  12. Hindi:रेखीय घनत्व, रेखीय डेटा घनत्व, ...
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