What does compaction mean?
Compaction means The process of compacting something, or something that has been compacted..
Compaction
/kəmˈpækʃən/ · noun
Meaning
The process of compacting something, or something that has been compacted..
Example Sentences
At Smithfield Frith is being shovelled up, his youth, his grace, his learning and his beauty: a compaction of mud, grease, charred bone.
Synonyms for compaction
Antonyms for compaction
Related Words
Word Forms
- compactions
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for compaction?
Common synonyms include crush, crunch, concretion, compression.
What is the opposite of compaction?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use compaction in a sentence?
At Smithfield Frith is being shovelled up, his youth, his grace, his learning and his beauty: a compaction of mud, grease, charred bone.
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