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Compaction (Noun)

The act of crushing.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

An increase in the density of something.

Nouns denoting natural events.

The repeated treading of the soil by pedestrians caused significant compaction, making it difficult for plants to grow.
The process of sedimentation led to compaction of the clay particles, resulting in a hard and dense layer of rock.
The engineer studied the effects of compaction on the soil's permeability and strength.
The heavy machinery used in the construction project caused significant compaction of the soil, which had to be remediated before planting.
The geologist observed that the compaction of the sand grains had transformed them into a solid and cohesive rock over millions of years.