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compactive

UK
/kəmˈpæktɪv/
US
/kəmˈpæktɪv/

Translations

compactiveadjective
more compactive
Comp.
most compactive
Super.
UK
/kəmˈpæktɪv/
US
/kəmˈpæktɪv/
compactifTechnique, notamment en géotechnique et en science des sols.
The compactive nature of the soil made it ideal for construction purposes.
La nature compactif du sol le rendait idéal pour la construction.
Additional translations
compressifSurtout en contexte scientifique ou technique, quand l’accent est mis sur l’effet de compression.
Synonyms
compressive
compact
dense
consolidating
condensing

Definitions

compactiveadjective
Relating to or characterized by the ability to be compacted or compressed.
The compactive nature of the soil made it ideal for construction purposes.
Producing or causing compaction; tending to reduce volume by compression.
Compactive forces within the earth's crust gradually lowered the rock formation.
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