Densifies

/ˈdɛnsɪfaɪz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of densify; makes something denser or more compact.

Etymology

From densify (dense + -ify suffix meaning 'to make'). The root 'dense' comes from Latin 'densus' meaning thick or closely compacted. The -ify suffix comes from Latin -ficare, meaning 'to make or cause to be.'

Kelly Says

Densify is crucial in materials science and urban planning—when engineers densify materials, they're literally squeezing more molecules into the same space, which changes the material's strength and properties in dramatic ways.

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