low-density

Describes something that has a low mass per unit volume, or a low concentration of elements within a given space.

• 🇪🇸Que tiene poca masa por unidad de volumen o baja concentración de elementos en un espacio dado.

1. Low relative density B2 formal scientific

   Having a low mass per unit volume compared to a standard reference material.

   • Low-density materials like cork float on water.
   • The foam is a low-density substance used for insulation.
   • Low-density metals are often used in aerospace engineering.

   🇪🇸de baja densidad

   Sinónimos: buoyantlightlightweightrarerarefiedthin

   Antónimos: compactdenseheavysolid

2. Low concentration B2 formal scientific

   Having a small amount of a substance or component in a mixture or area.

   • Low-density housing means fewer houses per acre.
   • The low-density population in the region makes it ideal for wildlife.
   • Low-density cholesterol is often considered 'good' cholesterol.

   🇪🇸de baja densidad

   Sinónimos: diffusediluterarefiedsparsetenuousthinweak

   Antónimos: concentrateddensethick

• lower-density comparative form
• lowest-density superlative form