as in compression
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing
the compaction of a complex topic into a short article means that a lot of niceties are going to get crushed
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Recent Examples of compaction
Soil Improvement Diatomaceous earth is also sometimes used to improve soil structure, increase drainage and aeration, reduce soil compaction, and counteract waterlogged and clay-heavy earth.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2024
Soil compaction is a common challenge, and poor drainage (is a roof downspout nearby?) can exacerbate root stress and cause plants to fail.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 29 Feb. 2024
Vibration from grinding machines and compaction equipment and oil and asphalt smells can also be expected, according to the Broadway Complete Streets website.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 14 May 2024
There also have been issues with soil compaction and erosion, as well as impacts from trash and human waste.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Jan. 2024
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2024
Soil compaction is a common challenge, and poor drainage (is a roof downspout nearby?) can exacerbate root stress and cause plants to fail.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 29 Feb. 2024
Vibration from grinding machines and compaction equipment and oil and asphalt smells can also be expected, according to the Broadway Complete Streets website.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 14 May 2024
There also have been issues with soil compaction and erosion, as well as impacts from trash and human waste.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compaction
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Neely died due to compression of the neck, according to medical examiner Cynthia Harris.Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Neely was pronounced dead at a hospital, with his death being ruled a homicide by compression of the neck.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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López told our group of nine how the ancient Romans had used the tunnels as escape routes from invaders, then grabbed a few of the mysterious bottles, wiped off the condensation, and led us out into the sunlight to taste them.Megan Lloyd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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And so it’s characterized by the condensation of chromatin, or of the DNA, inside the nucleus.Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
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The morphine given to Villanueva for her contractions was documented in her medical records.Shoshana Walter, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Dream was the 14th WNBA franchise at the time, but the contraction of the Houston Comets and Sacramento Monarchs in subsequent years left the league with 12 clubs, a number that has held constant for 15 years.Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Compaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compaction. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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