compaction

/kəmˈpækʃən/
noun
  1. The process of pressing something together to make it more dense or solid.
    • Road builders use heavy rollers for the compaction of asphalt.
    • The compaction of garbage into bales makes it easier to transport.
    • Soil compaction can make it hard for plants to grow.
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