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the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing
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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Recent Examples of compaction
Vibration from grinding machines and compaction equipment and oil and asphalt smells can also be expected, according to the Broadway Complete Streets website.
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Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 14 May 2024
There also have been issues with soil compaction and erosion, as well as impacts from trash and human waste.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Jan. 2024
And to test the compaction, the crew uses special devices that send shock waves into the soil to measure thickness and other soil qualities.
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024
Boston should be on the rising end of that seesaw, but many areas of the city were built on soft soil prone to compaction.
—Mira Rojanasakul, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2024
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Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 14 May 2024
There also have been issues with soil compaction and erosion, as well as impacts from trash and human waste.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Jan. 2024
And to test the compaction, the crew uses special devices that send shock waves into the soil to measure thickness and other soil qualities.
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024
Boston should be on the rising end of that seesaw, but many areas of the city were built on soft soil prone to compaction.
—Mira Rojanasakul, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2024
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Medical imaging, such as a bone density scan and spinal X-rays, can help confirm osteoporosis and detect compression fractures.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Feynman’s Vision and Its Parallels to Today’s AI While Richard Feynman focused on manipulating matter at atomic levels, his ideas on compression, precision, and learning from biological systems bear striking parallels to AI’s evolution.Gerui Wang, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Homes that have a problem with condensation can treat the issue with a dehumidifier, which reduces the amount of moisture in the air so cold surfaces, like water pipes or air conditioning vents, don't end up soaked in condensation on a warm day.Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2024
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This step is essential to prevent condensation from forming inside your storage container, which can lead to ice crystals that negatively impact the flavor and texture of the dish.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
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However, the fiscal contraction resulting from his actions could help dampen the inflationary effects of the rest of Trump’s budget plans.Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Peptides—short chains of amino acids that build proteins—can help improve the appearance of wrinkles by boosting skin firmness and elasticity, reducing inflammation, and even limit muscle contractions (more on this shortly).Emily Orofino, Allure, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Compaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compaction. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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