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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.
The city has a dense population, with people living closely together.
02
thick or heavy in a chemical context
Examples
Carbon dioxide is considered a dense gas compared to oxygen.
The dense foam in the mattress provides excellent support.
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.
The student, though diligent, sometimes comes across as dense in grasping the nuances of philosophical discussions.
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.
Her writing can be dense, making it tough to follow.
05
closely packed together, with little space between its parts
Examples
The dense layers of soil made digging very difficult.
The bread turned out dense, leaving it heavy and filling.
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