densify
densify · densifies · densified · densifying
To make denseTo make (more) dense.
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To make (more) dense.
Some space missions cool the propellant to almost freezing to densify it, so they can fit more fuel and oxidizer in the tanks.
(intransitive)To become (more) dense.
Forms
densifies, densifying, densified, densifiedWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle