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dense
01
containing plenty of things or people in a small space
Examples
The dense forest was difficult to navigate due to the thick undergrowth.
02
thick or heavy in a chemical context
Examples
Carbon dioxide is considered a dense gas compared to oxygen.
03
slow to grasp or understand information
Examples
Sarah is well-versed in literature, but she can be dense when it comes to understanding advanced mathematical concepts.
04
(of a text) hard to understand due to complexity or being packed with ideas
Examples
The book was so dense that I had to read it twice.
05
closely packed together, with little space between its parts
Examples
The dense layers of soil made digging very difficult.
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