compaction
noun
com·pac·tion
kəm-ˈpak-shən 
käm-
: the act or process of compacting : the state of being compacted
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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 major natural processes are glacial isostatic adjustment (GIA) and natural sediment compaction.
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Aerate to reduce soil compaction and promote strong plant growth.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2024
Soil Improvement Diatomaceous earth is also sometimes used to improve soil structure, increase drainage and aeration, reduce soil compaction, and counteract waterlogged and clay-heavy earth.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2024
Soil compaction is a common challenge, and poor drainage (is a roof downspout nearby?) can exacerbate root stress and cause plants to fail.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 29 Feb. 2024
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Aerate to reduce soil compaction and promote strong plant growth.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2024
Soil Improvement Diatomaceous earth is also sometimes used to improve soil structure, increase drainage and aeration, reduce soil compaction, and counteract waterlogged and clay-heavy earth.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2024
Soil compaction is a common challenge, and poor drainage (is a roof downspout nearby?) can exacerbate root stress and cause plants to fail.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 29 Feb. 2024
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 1 Dec. 2024.
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