compaction
noun
com·pac·tion
kəm-ˈpak-shən 
käm-
: the act or process of compacting : the state of being compacted
Examples of compaction in a Sentence
the compaction of a complex topic into a short article means that a lot of niceties are going to get crushed
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Both thatch and compaction limit moisture, nutrients, and oxygen from making their way into the root zone, causing the turf to grow poorly.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Regions with clay soil are likely to have issues with compaction.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
According to the website, the robot is a product of Crest Robotics’ advanced capabilities combined with Earthbuilt Technology’s extrusion and compaction systems.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
This week, the team have punched holes in the pitch to help with compaction, and, of course, there has been more mowing.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Regions with clay soil are likely to have issues with compaction.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
According to the website, the robot is a product of Crest Robotics’ advanced capabilities combined with Earthbuilt Technology’s extrusion and compaction systems.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
This week, the team have punched holes in the pitch to help with compaction, and, of course, there has been more mowing.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for compaction
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“Compaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compaction. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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