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compaction
(i) To unite firmly; the act or process of becoming compact. (ii) (geology) The changing of loose sediment into hard, firm rock. (iii) (soil engineering) The process by which the soil grains are rearranged to decrease void space and bring them into closer contact with one another, thereby increasing the bulk density. (iv) (solid waste disposal) The reducing of the bulk of solid waste by rolling and tamping.
- Parte del discurso: noun
- Industria/ámbito: Ciencias de la Tierra
- Categoría: Ciencia del suelo
- Company: Soil Science Society of America
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Creador
- Bob Adams
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