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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Compaction Compaction The term 'Compaction' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' To make soil dense by mechanical manipulation. Mechanical action which increases the density by reducing the voids in a material. See dumped, dynamic compaction, jetting, ponding, puddling, rolling, saturation, sluicing, surface vibration, and tamping'. Previous 5 Terms: commutative property Compact Compact fluorescent bulbs Compacted backfill Compacted embankment Next 5 Terms: Compaction curve (Proctor curve, moisture-density curve) Compaction test Company Company automotive (retail) outlet Company-lessee automotive outlet About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.