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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The soil should contain coco coir or peat moss for moisture retention, pine bark fines or orchid bark to support root health, and perlite or pumice to help improve drainage and prevent compaction.
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
If the ground isn’t frozen, blend some compost or other organic matter into clay-heavy soils to reduce compaction and improve drainage.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
This snowpack, while originally light and fluffy, is slowly starting to become denser thanks to compaction.
—Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Watering in winter will lead to soil compaction and, eventually, root damage.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
If the ground isn’t frozen, blend some compost or other organic matter into clay-heavy soils to reduce compaction and improve drainage.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
This snowpack, while originally light and fluffy, is slowly starting to become denser thanks to compaction.
—Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Watering in winter will lead to soil compaction and, eventually, root damage.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 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 12 Feb. 2026.
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