dense

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In this case, the textures appeared to preserve a dense layer of microbial life that existed more than 180 million years ago during the Early Jurassic.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

At a viewpoint overlooking Chiang Mai, the city skyline was almost entirely obscured, with only faint outlines of hills visible through a dense grey haze and a dim orange sun hanging in the sky.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Giant anteaters have black and white diagonal stripes, dense shaggy hair and super-sized snouts.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Since large galaxies typically form in dense clusters, this raised questions.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

At this point, the star is so dense that every teaspoon weighs hundreds of millions of tons.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife