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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Drones can also access fields when wet soil conditions prevent ground equipment from operating after cash crop harvest, reducing compaction, and helping farmers take advantage of narrow planting windows.
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Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
There will be less soil compaction if the ground is dry or frozen when the work is done.
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Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
And don't pulverize clay into dust—this worsens soil compaction.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Soil compaction causes long-term turf problems.
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Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
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Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
There will be less soil compaction if the ground is dry or frozen when the work is done.
—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
And don't pulverize clay into dust—this worsens soil compaction.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Soil compaction causes long-term turf problems.
—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 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 5 Jul. 2026.
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