densification

densification

English

Etymology

    From dense + -ification.

    Noun

    densification (plural densifications)

    1. The act or process of making or becoming dense.
      • 2008 November 17, Amy O'Brian, “Densification coming to West Vancouver”, in Vancouver Sun[1]:
        Vaughan campaigned against densification and pledged not to raise taxes if she was elected. Goldsmith-Jones is aware that higher-density housing in a municipality that has always been associated with sprawling houses and large properties is a contentious idea, but she believes it's necessary.

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    French

    Etymology

      From densifier +‎ -ation.

      Pronunciation

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      Noun

      densification f (plural densifications)

      1. densification

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