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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And don't pulverize clay into dust—this worsens soil compaction.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
Mowing wet grass is risky due to slippery conditions, soil compaction, uneven cuts, and increased fungal infection risk.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
Gardeners should also make sure not to step on soil where plants are growing to avoid soil compaction.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Tablas Creek learned the hard way that sheep on wet clay soils cause compaction that takes years to remediate.
—Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
Mowing wet grass is risky due to slippery conditions, soil compaction, uneven cuts, and increased fungal infection risk.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
Gardeners should also make sure not to step on soil where plants are growing to avoid soil compaction.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Tablas Creek learned the hard way that sheep on wet clay soils cause compaction that takes years to remediate.
—Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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 19 Jun. 2026.
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