High Mass

noun

, Roman Catholic Church.

1. a Mass celebrated according to the complete rite, in which the liturgy is sung by the celebrant.

High Mass

noun

1. a solemn and elaborate sung Mass Compare Low Mass

Word History and Origins

Origin of High Mass¹

1100–50; Middle English, late Old English

Example Sentences

Dr Carlos Gonzalez-Ballestero, a collaborator from the Technical University of Vienna said: "The key strength of levitated mechanical sensors is their high mass relative to other quantum systems using sensing. The high mass makes them well-suited for detecting gravitational forces and accelerations, resulting in better sensitivity. As such, quantum sensors can be used in many different applications in various fields, such as monitoring polar ice for climate research and measuring accelerations for navigation purposes."

From Science Daily

"Together, they can shield the magnetism of the material, behaving as a single particle with -- for electrons -- an extremely high mass."

From Science Daily

The discovery goes against what current theories would predict for planet formation around small stars and marks the first time a planet with such high mass has been spotted orbiting such a low-mass star.

From Science Daily

Reflecting on this astronomical accomplishment, Mahadevan expressed a similar thought to Salon, noting that the only reason scientists have discovered for the first time such a high mass planet orbiting such a low mass star is that scientists have developed better technology for studying the skies.

From Salon

April Mayes: For nine days, flags in the city were flown at half mast and a high mass was held for her at the Catholic church in Puerto Plata itself.

From Scientific American