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

The first two tracks are dense and heavy, but elsewhere on the record she opts for a breezier approach.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Soon the fog was so dense that even with the flashlight Jeremy couldn't see more than a few feet ahead.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville