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
Aerate to reduce soil compaction and promote strong plant growth.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2024
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.
—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
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compaction
Noun
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Six compression packing cubes for your suitcase are also included.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025
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The company explained the gross margin compression reflects things like incremental depreciation on new facilities, the impact of growth in newer products, and headwinds from the strong US dollar that’s hitting every multinational.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2025
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These condensation trails form when planes fly through cold air, creating a cloud-like blanket that traps heat in the atmosphere.—
Phil De Luna,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Frost or condensation buildup in the window—a little is to be expected, but entire window panes covered in ice or moisture could mean a draft.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2025
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The second drug, misoprostol, is taken 24 to 48 hours later and causes contractions similar to a miscarriage.—
Pam Belluck,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The challenge comes from doing a ton of repetitions of these tiny contractions—sometimes for minutes at a time.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Compaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compaction. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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