compaction
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6.5
- noun
- /kəmˈpækʃən/
- Soil compaction from foot traffic can hinder the growth of plants by reducing air circulation and water infiltration.
- soil compaction
- compaction tests
- result of compaction
Examples
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A potential disadvantage may be the compaction of the mulch as the scraper lays the third strip of yard trimmings.
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Does it have any kind of compaction quality from clay?
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On the ground floor, the compaction of soil below the surface is most important.
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Athletic fields often need more organic content, and they typically suffer from compaction.
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The results of compaction tests for soil mixtures with 8% and 10% cement are shown in Table 2.
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Damage to surrounding trees averages 50 percent, and soil compaction by heavy machinery impedes regeneration.
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The inside walls have spacer ribs to minimize compaction of the cart's contents and enhance air circulation.
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Modern collection trucks for commingled curbside programs feature compaction, generally with semiautomated or automated mechanisms for lifting materials into the truck.
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Heavy grazing of arid ecosystems and/or infertile soils results in organic matter losses and compaction that decrease fertility.
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To improve drainage in the garden, we need to address the compaction of the soil caused by heavy rain.
Synonyms
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4.0
Pressing something so it becomes smaller and denser
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4.4
A process of becoming smaller in size or amount
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6.7
A hard mass that forms when loose material is pressed together
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4.4
How closely things are packed so they take little space
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8.4
The act of making something more dense by adding more people, buildings, or tiny parts
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9.9
A process that adds points to a space so it stays within limits and has no edges
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8.9
Loose minerals or sediments come together to make a hard mass
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4.9
Making something smaller or more compact by reducing its volume
Small pieces of rock or sand become hard and form a solid mass
Antonyms
- Specialized
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9.9
A drop in how much material is in a space, for example less air at high altitudes
How Compact
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word compaction comes from com- meaning 'together' and a root that meant 'press' or 'pack', much like the everyday word pack. So, compaction is the act of pressing or packing material together to make it more dense.