compaction
compaction · compactions
The process of compacting something, or something that has been compactedThe process of compacting something, or something that has been compacted.
/kəmˈpækʃən/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The process of compacting something, or something that has been compacted.
More definitions
- an increase in the density of something
- the act of crushing
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Old French compaction, from Latin compactionem, from compingere.From Old French compaction, from Latin compactionem, from compingere.
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Forms
plural: compactions| Singular | compaction |
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Synonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- an increase in the density of something:compressionconcretiondensification
- the act of crushing:crushcrunch
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
11 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable