Compaction and Contraction

Compaction

Compaction noun - The act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing.
Usage example: the compaction of a complex topic into a short article means that a lot of niceties are going to get crushed
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Contraction and compaction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Contraction" instead a noun "Compaction".

Contraction

Contraction noun - The act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing.
Usage example: most substances undergo contraction when cooled

Compaction and contraction are semantically related. You can use "Compaction" instead a noun "Contraction".

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