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English noun: compaction

1. compaction (event) an increase in the density of something


Synonymscompression, concretion, densification


Broader (hypernym)concentration

2. compaction (act) the act of crushing


Synonymscrunch, crush


Broader (hypernym)compressing, compression


Narrower (hyponym)grind, mill, pulverisation, pulverization









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