Precompact
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Precompact is a verb meaning To compact partially in preparation for full compaction or extrusion.
Meaning
To compact partially in preparation for full compaction or extrusion.
More Meanings
- (topology) Forming a relatively compact subspace; Having a closure that is compact.
- (topology) Totally bounded; Having a cover that consists of finitely many finite subsets.
Example Sentences
The mixture finally moves to the compaction chamber where the auger motion precompacts the mixture to remove as much void space as possible prior to extrusion through a shaped die.
Word Forms
- precompacts
- precompacting
- precompacted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include recompact, compress, pack, compact, presspack, compactify.
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