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bone mineral density
a measurement of the amount of calcium and other minerals in a segment of bone, a higher mineral content indicating a higher bone density and strength, used to detect osteoporosis or monitor its treatment. -
concentration gradient
the gradual difference in concentration of a dissolved substance in a solution between a region of high density and one of lower density. -
specific gravity
the ratio of the density of any substance to the density of some other substance taken as standard, water being the standard for liquids and solids, and hydrogen or air being the standard for gases. -
critical density
the density of matter that would be required to halt the expansion of the universe -
curvature of space
(in relativity) a property of space near massive bodies in which their gravitational field causes light to travel along curved paths. -
gravity wave
Astronomy, Physics. gravitational wave.