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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Common causes of soil compaction include heavy foot traffic and the use of equipment such as lawn mowers, spreaders, and vehicles.
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Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Walkways also help reduce soil compaction, which is important for minimizing weeds.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
He was diagnosed with left ventricular non-compaction cardiomyopathy, a rare, congenital heart defect.
—Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Soil health is improved by adding organic matter and avoiding compaction and overfertilization.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2026
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Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Walkways also help reduce soil compaction, which is important for minimizing weeds.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
He was diagnosed with left ventricular non-compaction cardiomyopathy, a rare, congenital heart defect.
—Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Soil health is improved by adding organic matter and avoiding compaction and overfertilization.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 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 14 Apr. 2026.
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