ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Decompaction

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /diːkəmˈpækʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Decompaction is a noun meaning (chiefly in geology, biochemistry) The act or process of making something less compact; often specifically the reversal of previous compaction.

Meaning

(chiefly in geology, biochemistry) The act or process of making something less compact; often specifically the reversal of previous compaction.

Example Sentences

As a result of decompaction, the permeability of low-porosity rocks may increase by several orders of magnitude.

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Related dictionary entries include decomplexation, supercompaction, decompression, decomposition, decarbonatization, deproteinization.

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