Looking for the meaning of the word COMPACTION in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of COMPACTION with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Compaction
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kəmˈpakʃ(ə)n
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the exertion of force on something so that it becomes more dense
Short Definition:exertion of force on something so that it becomes more dense
Examples:- an ice core, formed by compaction of previous snowfalls, constitutes a historical record of the local climate
- tyres take up valuable landfill space and prevent waste compaction
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