ultracompact
adjective
ul·tra·com·pact
ˌəl-trə-kəm-ˈpakt 
-käm-ˈpakt,
-ˈkäm-ˌpakt
: occupying an extremely small volume : very compact
ultracompact vehicles
an ultracompact computer
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These motherboards are ultracompact, and square like mATX boards, but with the same-size IO shield at the back.
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Brad Bourque, WIRED, 19 Aug. 2024
In order to mimic a black hole, an ultracompact object ought to have a light ring of its own, says Vitor Cardoso, a theoretical astrophysicist at the Niels Bohr Institute.
—Byadrian Cho, science.org, 4 Jan. 2023
The team adopted an extended wheelbase, an ultracompact engine configuration, and a passenger compartment that resembles a capsule, all in the service of controlling airflow for cooling the engine and brakes, increasing downforce, and minimizing drag.
—Eric Adams, Wired, 19 Oct. 2020
Our testers noted that this ultracompact SUV was fun and comfortable to drive, but that getting accustomed to feeling so low to the ground took a while.
—Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 1 June 2021
By controlling electrons, that atom can modulate the flow of information and so be the foundation of a new kind of ultrafast, ultracompact computer.
—Jonathon Keats, Discover Magazine, 16 Jan. 2013
This ultracompact cam features color and night vision, two-way audio, and easy installation.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 22 Nov. 2022
Crucially, the ultracompact object changes quickly, Berti notes.
—Byadrian Cho, science.org, 4 Jan. 2023
This ultracompact backup power bank gives you peace of mind for auto emergencies and extra juice on long road trips or while car camping.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 22 Nov. 2022
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Brad Bourque, WIRED, 19 Aug. 2024
In order to mimic a black hole, an ultracompact object ought to have a light ring of its own, says Vitor Cardoso, a theoretical astrophysicist at the Niels Bohr Institute.
—Byadrian Cho, science.org, 4 Jan. 2023
The team adopted an extended wheelbase, an ultracompact engine configuration, and a passenger compartment that resembles a capsule, all in the service of controlling airflow for cooling the engine and brakes, increasing downforce, and minimizing drag.
—Eric Adams, Wired, 19 Oct. 2020
Our testers noted that this ultracompact SUV was fun and comfortable to drive, but that getting accustomed to feeling so low to the ground took a while.
—Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 1 June 2021
By controlling electrons, that atom can modulate the flow of information and so be the foundation of a new kind of ultrafast, ultracompact computer.
—Jonathon Keats, Discover Magazine, 16 Jan. 2013
This ultracompact cam features color and night vision, two-way audio, and easy installation.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 22 Nov. 2022
Crucially, the ultracompact object changes quickly, Berti notes.
—Byadrian Cho, science.org, 4 Jan. 2023
This ultracompact backup power bank gives you peace of mind for auto emergencies and extra juice on long road trips or while car camping.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 22 Nov. 2022
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“Ultracompact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ultracompact. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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