Compacted

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpæktɪd/

Compacted (adjective)

  1. Made smaller or denser by pressing together closely.

Examples

  • The soil was compacted after heavy rain, making it hard to dig.
  • The compacted soil is hard and difficult to dig.

Common collocations: compacted soil, compacted materials, compacted structure

Synonyms of Compacted

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Compacted

  • — Used when something increases in size or volume.
  • — Indicates something has been made less tight or firm.