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packability

7.0

How well a material like powder can be pressed to take up little space

noun
/ˌpækəˈbɪlɪti/

Specialized

: compactabilidad

The packability of the new foam makes it ideal for shipping delicate items.

Examples

Is the packability of this material sufficient for shipping?
The packability of the new powder is impressive.
Researchers measured the packability of different powders to improve tablet production.
High packability is important when designing materials for limited storage space.
The packability of this sleeping bag makes it perfect for hiking trips.
Check the packability of the powder to ensure it fits easily in your backpack.
When choosing camping gear, consider the packability of each item for efficient storage.

Synonyms

compressibility

vspackability

Specialized

1 7.4

How much a material becomes smaller when you press it

focuses on final minimal occupied space rather than only volume change

compactability

vspackability

7.5

How easily a material can be pressed into a smaller space

measures how much a material can be reduced when pressed

squeezability

vspackability

7.2

How easily something becomes smaller when you press it

measures the degree a material can be reduced to occupy minimal space

Antonyms

bulkiness

1 3.9

Being large and hard to carry or move

incompressibility

Specialized

8.9

A material like water that resists being pushed into a smaller space

Surface Forms

packability singular

packabilities plural

Morphology

packability = packable (semi-transparent) = pack + able + ity

Built via pack -> packable -> packability; the derivation is clear but sense 1 is a technical use ('pack' as 'compact/aggregate' for powders) that may not be obvious to average learners.

Etymology

Packability comes from the common verb pack ('to put or press things together') and the ending -ability ('can be done'). So, when we talk about packability of a material we mean how well it can be pressed or packed to take very little space.