low-density
loʊ-ˈdɛnsɪti
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Definition of low-density - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
urban planninghaving few people or buildings in an area
  • The suburb is a low-density residential area.
scattered sparse
2.
scienceTECH.having low relative density or specific gravityTECH.
  • The low-density material floats on water.
light
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Expressions with low-density

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lipoprotein carrying cholesterol in blood, linked to heart disease
High low-density lipoprotein increases heart disease risk.

Origin of low-density

Latin, low (not high) + densitas (thickness)

Terms with low-density included in their meaning

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thinadj.
liquid
of low viscosity or density
housing
high-density urban housing for low-income residents
demographics
region with low population density
lipid
low-density lipoprotein cholesterol harmful to heart health
medical
cholesterol in low-density lipoproteins, linked to heart disease
energy
type of crude oil with low density that flows and refines relatively easily
LDLacr.
acr: low-density lipoprotein
type of cholesterol that can block arteries
low density
having low density, often used for air or gas

Examples of low-density in a sentence

  • Low-density zoning helps preserve green spaces.
  • Low-density foam is used in cushions.
  • Astronauts use low-density suits in space.

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  1. French:à faible densité, léger, ...
  2. German:dünn besiedelt, geringdicht, ...
  3. Italian:a bassa densità, ...
  4. Spanish:de baja densidad, ligero, ...
  5. Portuguese:de baixa densidade, leve, ...
  6. Chinese:低密度, 低密度的, ...
  7. Japanese:低密度の, 軽い, ...
  8. Arabic:مُنخَفِض الكَثافَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:דַלִיל, דַּל צְפִיפוּת, ...
  10. Russian:малозаселенный, малоплотный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:низької щільності, легкий, ...
  12. Hindi:कम-घनत्व वाला, कम घनत्व, ...
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