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Meaning of "compaction" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COMPACTION

compaction  [kəmˈpækʃ ən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COMPACTION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Compaction is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES COMPACTION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Compaction

Compaction may refer to: ▪ Soil compaction, for mechanically induced compaction near the ground surface ▪ Compaction, part of the process of lithification involving mechanical dewatering of a sediment by progressive loading under several km of geomaterial ▪ Waste compaction, related to garbage ▪ Cold compaction, powder compaction at low temperatures ▪ Data compaction, related to computers ▪ Curve-fitting compaction ▪ Compactor, a device that performs compaction ▪ Compaction, a process during early embryogenesis, which occurs during the cleavage stage of human embryogenesis...

Definition of compaction in the English dictionary

The definition of compaction in the dictionary is the process of compacting or the state of being compacted.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COMPACTION


adoption
əˈdɒpʃ ən
circumspection
ˌsɜːkəmˈspɛkʃ ən
connexion
kəˈnɛkʃ ən
counteraction
ˌkaʊntərˈækʃ ən
decomposition
ˌdiːkɒmpəˈzɪʃ ən
depletion
dɪˈpliːʃ ən
derestriction
ˌdiːrɪˈstrɪkʃ ən
disconnection
ˌdɪskəˈnɛkʃ ən
disconnexion
dɪskəˈnɛkʃ ən
disruption
dɪsˈrʌpʃ ən
dissemination
dɪˌsɛmɪˈneɪʃ ən
ejection
ɪˈdʒɛkʃ ən
enaction
ɛnˈækʃ ən
encryption
ɪnˈkrɪpʃ ən
evacuation
ɪˌvækjʊˈeɪʃ ən
exemption
ɪɡˈzɛmpʃ ən
exploitation
ˌɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃ ən
fabrication
ˌfæbrɪˈkeɪʃ ən
fascination
ˌfæsɪˈneɪʃ ən
free-selection
ˈfriːsɪˌlɛkʃ ən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COMPACTION

compact camera
compact disc
compact disc erasable
compact disc player
compact disc recordable
compact video disc
compact-disc player
compact-disc video
compacted
compactedly
compactedness
compactible
compactification
compactified
compactifies
compactify
compactly
compactness
compactor
compacture

WORDS THAT END LIKE COMPACTION

accreditation
action
attraction
auction
collection
connection
construction
correction
course of action
detection
direction
fiction
function
introduction
production
protection
reaction
satisfaction
section
selection
transaction

Synonyms and antonyms of compaction in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «compaction» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COMPACTION

Find out the translation of compaction to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of compaction from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «compaction» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

压实
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

compactación
570 millions of speakers

English

compaction
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

संघनन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الضغط
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

уплотнение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

compactação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সন্নিবিষ্ট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

compactage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pemadatan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Verdichtung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

コンパクション
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

압축
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kompak
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nén chặt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கச்சிதமாய்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

संयोग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sıkıştırma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

compattazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zagęszczania
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ущільнення
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

compactare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

συμπύκνωση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kompaksie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kompakte
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

komprimering
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of compaction

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COMPACTION»

The term «compaction» is quite widely used and occupies the 39.216 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COMPACTION» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «compaction» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «compaction» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about compaction

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COMPACTION»

Discover the use of compaction in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to compaction and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Sand Compaction Pile Method
This book presents detailed descriptions of design, execution, quality control, equipment and assurance aspects of the SCP method, illustrating the theory with case studies from around Japan and also including a thorough overview of the ...
Masaki Kitazume, 2005
2
Compaction of Soils, Granulates and Powders
This interdisciplinary volume comprises papers from several fields related to compaction.
W. Fellin, D. Kolymbas, 2000
3
Modelling of Powder Die Compaction
Modelling of the process of die compaction has been the subject of recent collaborative research from leading experts in Europe and this book presents a summary of the state of the art, taking examples from recent world-class research.
Peter R. Brewin, Olivier Coube, Pierre Doremus, 2007
4
Intelligent Soil Compaction Systems
TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 676: Intelligent Soil Compaction Systems explores intelligent compaction, a new method of achieving and documenting compaction requirements.
‎2010
5
Compaction of Argillaceous Sediments
Compaction of Argillaceous Sediments
H.H. Rieke, G.V. Chilingarian, 1974
6
Placement and Compaction of Asphalt Mixtures: A Symposium
Compaction Equipment for Asphalt Mixtures REFERENCE: Geller, M, " Compaction Equipment for Asphalt Mixtures," Placement and Compaction of Asphalt Mixtures. ASTM STP 829, F. T. Wagner, Ed., American Society for Testing and ...
F. T. Wagner, 1984
7
Compaction and Fluid Migration
Compaction and Fluid Migration
K. Magara, 1978
8
Effect on Compaction Effort on SuperPave Surface Course ...
SuperPave mixes have performed well with in West Virginia, especially with respects to permanent deformation.
Nicholas C. Hornbeck, 2008
9
Relationship of Superpave Gyratory Compaction Properties to ...
The characteristics of the densifica- tion curve obtained during gyratory compaction of HMA are believed to be related to the strength of the aggregate skeleton. The strength of the aggregate skeleton can give an indication of the asphalt ...
‎2002
10
Foundation Engineering Handbook
It has long been recognized, first empirically and then scientifically, that compaction changes the physical properties of soils — in some cases tremendously. For example, a properly compacted, well-graded gravel may be IS times as resistant ...
Hsai-Yang Fang, 1990

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COMPACTION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term compaction is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Did Lennar's vibro-compaction test create sink holes on Treasure …
Engineers from Lennar's vibro-compaction geotechnical subcontractor, Jafec USA, repeatedly sank four huge vibrating shafts 50 feet deep into ... «San Francisco Bay View, Jul 15»
2
Doyle Drive construction in San Francisco will make further progress …
... of time and because it's a special concrete, we have to excavate out, do a bunch of compaction work, put base material in, cast this concrete. «abc7news.com, Jul 15»
3
Top 5 things to consider when replacing agricultural tires
Reduce soil compaction — IF (increased flexion) or VF (very high flexion) tires offer a larger footprint, spreading the machine weight to help ... «Midwest Producer, Jul 15»
4
What's up with the trees?
Urban environments are particularly harsh for trees – lawns, mechanical wounds, chemicals, soil compaction, open-grown exposure, etc. «Michigan State University Extension, Jul 15»
5
Smokies Trail Rehabilitation Project Closes Trails in Forney Creek …
... have degraded over the years due to the forces of erosion and compaction,” said Park Backcountry Management Specialist Christine Hoyer. «Sevier News Messenger, Jul 15»
6
Trelleborg to expand China farm tire plant
“In terms of performance, the high quality and superior features of Trelleborg radial tires guarantee lower soil compaction, greater traction ... «Tire Business, Jul 15»
7
How Better Can & Cart Designs Are Helping Reduce Waste
“The solar-powered smart waste and recycling system features unique compaction technology to deliver increased capacity and total waste ... «waste360, Jul 15»
8
Suspension added to Lyco-based bale feeder from Burder Ag
... the trailer for a start with reduced crash and bang, and on your farm roads and tracks there's reduced potholing and compaction,” he said. «Weekly Times Now, Jul 15»
9
Hunting for 'Super Worm' in your backyard
Disturbance from earthworms exposes the soil and causes erosion, compaction and increased rainwater runoff.” Wisconsin doesn't have any ... «Gazettextra, Jul 15»
10
Pratt County Commission: Crime costs
Susan Page, PRMC president and chief executive officer, said there were some issues with soil compaction and the new MRI. There is an issue ... «Pratt Tribune, Jul 15»

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