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compacted

UK
/kəmˈpæktɪd/
US
/kəmˈpæktɪd/

Translations

compactedverb
compacted
Past Simple
compacted
Past Participle
UK
/kəmˈpæktɪd/
US
/kəmˈpæktɪd/
Past tense and past participle form of the verb "compact".
compacterVerbe technique, courant en construction et en travaux publics.
The construction crew compacted the gravel before laying the asphalt.
L’équipe de construction a compacté le gravier avant de poser l’asphalte.
Additional translations
tasserPlus naturel pour la terre, le sol ou des matériaux qu’on rend plus denses.
Synonyms
compressed
pressed
packed
condensed
densified
consolidated
squeezed
rammed
crammed
compacted down
compactedadjective
more compacted
Comp.
most compacted
Super.
UK
/kəmˈpæktɪd/
US
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compactéEmploi technique ou descriptif, souvent comme participe passé adjectival.
The soil in the garden was compacted, making it difficult for the plants to grow.
La terre du jardin était compactée, ce qui rendait difficile la croissance des plantes.
tasséSurtout pour un sol, de la terre ou une matière rendue plus dense par pression.
The soil in the garden was compacted, making it difficult for the plants to grow.
La terre du jardin était tassée, ce qui rendait difficile la croissance des plantes.
compresséQuand l’idée de réduction de volume par pression est centrale.
The compacted trash took up less space in the bin.
Les déchets compressés prenaient moins de place dans la poubelle.
Synonyms
compressed
condensed
consolidated
packed
tight
Antonyms
expanded
loose
compactverb

compacted

Past Simple

compacted
Past Simple
compacted
Past Participle
compacting
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɒmpækt/
US
/ˈkɑːmpækt/
The machine is used to compact the soil before laying the foundation.
La machine sert à compacter le sol avant de poser les fondations.
Additional translations
tasserPour rendre plus dense en pressant ou en serrant.
se compacterSens pronominal : devenir plus dense ou plus serré.
Synonyms
compress
consolidate
condense
pack
squeeze

Definitions

compactedverb
Simple past tense and past participle of compact.
The construction crew compacted the gravel before laying the asphalt.
compactedadjective
Pressed together or densely packed.
The soil in the garden was compacted, making it difficult for the plants to grow.
Reduced in size or volume by pressing or squeezing.
The compacted trash took up less space in the bin.
compactverb
To make something more dense or packed together.
The machine is used to compact the soil before laying the foundation.
To compress or condense something into a smaller form or space.
She managed to compact all her clothes into a single suitcase for the trip.
To become more dense or packed together.
Wet soil compacts easily under the weight of heavy machinery.
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