low-density

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

• 🇫🇷Qualifie ce qui a une faible masse par unité de volume ou une faible concentration d'éléments dans un espace donné ; peu dense, avec des espaces ou une répartition clairsemée.

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 faible densité

   Synonymes: buoyantlightlightweightrarerarefiedthin

   Antonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷à faible densité

   Synonymes: diffusediluterarefiedsparsetenuousthinweak

   Antonymes: concentrateddensethick

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