Definitions for compaction
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. compaction, compression, concretion, densificationnoun

   an increase in the density of something

2. crush, crunch, compactionnoun

   the act of crushing

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. compactionnoun

   The process of compacting something, or something that has been compacted.

2. Etymology: From compaction, from compactionem, from compingere.

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1. compaction

   Compaction is a process that reduces the volume of materials by applying physical force, thereby eliminating pore spaces and bringing particles closer together. It is often used in construction to firmly fix and remove air pockets from soil before laying foundation. It can also refer to the process where data is reorganized in computer science to free up space.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Compactionnoun

   the act of making compact, or the state of being compact

2. Etymology: [L. compactio.]

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1. • Compression

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of compaction in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of compaction in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of compaction in a Sentence

1. Connecticut State Archaeologist Nicholas Bellantoni:

   The bone, for 18th-century, is in good condition, but the compaction of the soil around the bone has been difficult ... its a hard compacted loam with large pockets of clay.

2. Dennis Moore:

   I think the most important thing with this track right now is that we closely monitor compaction levels.

3. Louis Uccellini:

   Snow measurements are extremely difficult to take because precipitation is inherently variable, a problem compounded by strong winds and compaction during a long duration event, still, it's important that we scrutinize questionable measurements and reject those that scientists deem invalid to ensure the public's continued confidence in the U.S. climate record.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=compaction
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Compaction
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compaction