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compaction
noun com·pac·tion \kəm-ˈpak-shən, käm-\
Definition of COMPACTION
: the act or process of compacting : the state of being compacted
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First Known Use of COMPACTION
14th century
Related to COMPACTION
- Synonyms
- compacting, compression, condensation, condensing, constricting, constriction, contracting, contraction, squeeze, squeezing, telescoping
- Antonyms
- decompression, expansion
Rhymes with COMPACTION
abstraction, attraction, bolt-action, class action, contraction, cross action, detraction, diffraction, distraction, exaction, extraction, impaction, inaction, infraction, job action, live-action, olfaction, protraction, reaction, redaction, refraction, retraction, stop-action, subtraction, transaction
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