compaction

Noun

Meaning

The act of making compact, or the state of being compact.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

compression crush crunch concretion densification pressure reduction concentration decrease coalition compact contraction abbreviation settling consolidation
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Antonyms

development addition increase spread expansion progress
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Hypernyms

concentration compression compressing

Hyponyms

mill grind pulverization pulverisation

Examples

Additionally, spring tillage operations are not effective for breaking soil compaction. Source: Internet

“Deep tillage will smear and compact the soil at lower depths with excessive moisture and may cause even more compaction damage.” Source: Internet

A high bulk density is indicative of either soil compaction or high sand content. Source: Internet

During compaction, this interstitial water is pressed out of pore spaces. Source: Internet

Ashland produces binders for wet granulation, dry granulation, direct compression and roller compaction, as well as hot-melt extrusion. Source: Internet

Conservation tillage also benefits farmers by reducing fuel consumption and soil compaction. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

compactifying laser compactin compacting machine compactional compactituberculate compactivity