ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Compacted

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /kəmˈpæktəd/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Compacted is an adjective meaning Closely or densely packed together.

Meaning

Closely or densely packed together.

More Meanings

  1. simple past and past participle of compact

Example Sentences

You need to excavate and remove the topsoil, line the subsoil with a geotextile, then lay and compact hardcore. Follow this with a layer of compacted "hoggin" – compacted clay, gravel and sand. This is then sprayed with hot bitumen, and has a layer of pea shingle rolled into it.

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