De dichtheid



Example: De dichtheid van het materiaal beïnvloedt zijn sterkte en gewicht.

Definition


"De dichtheid" refers to the density of a material, describing how much mass is contained within a given volume. It influences properties such as strength and weight, and is a fundamental physical characteristic in science and engineering.

Etymology


The Dutch term "de dichtheid" comes from the adjective "dicht," meaning dense or tight, combined with the suffix "-heid," which forms nouns indicating a state or quality. So, "de dichtheid" literally means the quality or state of being dense.

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"De dichtheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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