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Definition of compacting - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
reductionTECH reducing in size or volumeTECH
- The compacting trash in the bin saved space.
2.
densityTECH causing something to become more denseTECH
- The compacting soil made it difficult for roots to grow.
Origin of compacting
Latin, compactare (to press together)
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Examples of compacting in a sentence
The compacting process made the materials easier to store. Compacting the soil helps in construction. The compacting snow created a solid layer. Compacting trash reduces the space it occupies.
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- French:compactant, densifiant, ...
- German:komprimierend, verdichtend, ...
- Italian:compattante, densificante, ...
- Spanish:reductor, compactante, ...
- Portuguese:compactante, denso, ...
- Chinese:压缩的, 压实, ...
- Japanese:圧縮する, 密にする, ...
- Arabic:ضاغط, مُكثِّف, ...
- Hebrew:דוֹחֵס, מְצוֹפֵף, ...
- Russian:уплотняющий, сжимающий, ...
- Ukrainian:ущільнюючий, робить щільнішим, ...
- Hindi:संपीड़ित करने वाला, घना करने वाला, ...
Definition of compact - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cosmeticssmall case for cosmetics with a mirror
- She checked her makeup in the compact.
2.
vehicleUS small and economical carUS
- He drives a compact to save on fuel.
3.
mediaDated UK tabloid-sized serious newspaperDated UK
- The compact offers in-depth news coverage.
4.
agreementRare formal agreement between partiesRare
- The countries signed a compact to reduce emissions.
5.
metallurgyTECH mass of metal for sinteringTECH
- The factory produced a compact for the process.
Adjective
1.
small spaceneatly fitted into a restricted space
- The compact kitchen had everything she needed.
2.
small cheapUS small and economicalUS
- She drives a compact car to save on fuel.
3.
concisenessconcise and brief
- His compact speech conveyed the message clearly.
4.
constructionRare well constructed and solidRare
- The compact furniture was both stylish and durable.
Verb
1.
compresstr. TECH make more dense by pressing togethertr. TECH
- They compact the soil before planting.
2.
organizationtr. unite elements firmly into a systemtr.
- The team compacted their efforts for the project.
3.
agreementintr. Rare US form an agreement or contractintr. Rare US
- The two companies compacted to share resources.
Images of compact
small case for cosmetics with a mirror 
small and economical car 
tabloid-sized serious newspaper 
mass of metal for sintering
Expressions with compact
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crowded into a small space
The room was compact as sardines during the concert.
compact mirrorn.
small mirror in a compact case
She checked her makeup using a compact mirror.
compact carn.
small car designed for fuel efficiency
She bought a compact car for city driving.
plastic disc storing music or data, read by a laser
He played his favorite album on a compact disc.
compact disc playern.
device that plays compact discs
She bought a new compact disc player for her music collection.
powder compactn.
small case for face powder with mirror
She checked her makeup using the powder compact.
compact cameran.
small camera easy to use, portable, without interchangeable lenses
She took her compact camera on vacation for quick photos.
small optical disc for storing music
She bought an audio compact disc of her favorite band.
device reading data from compact discs
The computer has a built-in compact disc drive.
compact powdern.
pressed powder for makeup application
She applied compact powder to even out her skin tone.
small plastic case with tape for recording and playing sound
He found an old compact cassette in the drawer.
optical disk storing digital data read by laser
She saved her music collection on a compact disk.
energy-saving light bulb that uses fluorescent technology
She replaced all old bulbs with compact fluorescent lamps to save energy.
mutual understanding within a community or group
The neighborhood's social compact promotes safety and harmony.
optical disc for interactive multimedia like games or learning
He played the game on a compact disc interactive.
disc storing video and audio content
She watched the movie on a compact video disc.
Origin of compact
Latin, com (together) + pactus (fastened)
Examples of compact in a sentence
She always carries a compact in her purse. The compact fell and shattered on the floor. She bought a compact for her daily commute. Compacts are popular in urban areas for easy parking. The compact features insightful editorials. Readers prefer the compact for its concise articles.
The compact between the companies ensured fair trade. They formed a compact to protect the environment. They molded a compact for the new alloy. A compact was needed for the next batch. She admired the compact design of the new car. The compact suitcase fit perfectly in the overhead bin. The compact laptop fits easily in my backpack. He prefers a compact camera for travel photography. The manual is compact, yet comprehensive. She wrote a compact summary of the report. The compact design made the house feel cozy. They admired the compact structure of the new bridge. Workers compact the trash to save space. The machine is designed to compact the material efficiently. They compacted the data into a single file. The artist compacted various styles into one painting. They compacted to collaborate on the new venture. The nations compacted to reduce tariffs.
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- French:boîtier à maquillage, exigu, ...
- German:Puderdöschen, kompakt, ...
- Italian:portacipria, compatto, ...
- Spanish:polvera, reducido, ...
- Portuguese:estojo, apertado, ...
- Chinese:粉盒, 紧凑的, ...
- Japanese:コンパクト, コンパクトな, ...
- Arabic:علبة بودرة, مُضْغَط, ...
- Hebrew:פּוֹדְרִיָּה, דָּחוּס, ...
- Russian:пудреница, компактный, ...
- Ukrainian:пудрениця, компактний, ...
- Hindi:कॉम्पैक्ट, सुव्यवस्थित, ...
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