Definition of compact

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Compact (v. t.) To thrust, drive, or press closely together; to join firmly; to consolidate; to make close; -- as the parts which compose a body..

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Indiscrete :: Indiscrete (a.) Not discrete or separated; compact; homogenous.
Barite :: Barite (n.) Native sulphate of barium, a mineral occurring in transparent, colorless, white to yellow crystals (generally tabular), also in granular form, and in compact massive forms resembling marble. It has a high specific gravity, and hence is often called heavy spar. It is a common mineral in metallic veins..
Solidity :: Solidity (n.) The state or quality of being solid; density; consistency, -- opposed to fluidity; compactness; fullness of matter, -- opposed to openness or hollowness; strength; soundness, -- opposed to weakness or instability; the primary quality or affection of matter by which its particles exclude or resist all others; hardness; massiveness..
Phonolite :: Phonolite (n.) A compact, feldspathic, igneous rock containing nephelite, hauynite, etc. Thin slabs give a ringing sound when struck; -- called also clinkstone..
Asphaltum :: Asphaltum (n.) Mineral pitch, Jews' pitch, or compact native bitumen. It is brittle, of a black or brown color and high luster on a surface of fracture; it melts and burns when heated, leaving no residue. It occurs on the surface and shores of the Dead Sea, which is therefore called Asphaltites, or the Asphaltic Lake. It is found also in many parts of Asia, Europe, and America. See Bitumen..
Jet :: "Jet (n.) A variety of lignite, of a very compact texture and velvet black color, susceptible of a good polish, and often wrought into mourning jewelry, toys, buttons, etc. Formerly called also black amber..
Federalize :: Federalize (v. t.) To unite in compact, as different States; to confederate for political purposes; to unite by or under the Federal Constitution..
Snug :: Snug (superl.) Compact, convenient, and comfortable; as, a snug farm, house, or property..
Hardy :: Hardy (a.) Strong; firm; compact.
Nest :: Nest (n.) A compact group of pulleys, gears, springs, etc., working together or collectively..
Rensselaerite :: Rensselaerite (n.) A soft, compact variety of talc,, being an altered pyroxene. It is often worked in a lathe into inkstands and other articles..
Solidly :: Solidly (adv.) In a solid manner; densely; compactly; firmly; truly.
Alabaster :: Alabaster (n.) A hard, compact variety of carbonate of lime, somewhat translucent, or of banded shades of color; stalagmite. The name is used in this sense by Pliny. It is sometimes distinguished as oriental alabaster..
Acervate :: Acervate (a.) Heaped, or growing in heaps, or closely compacted clusters..
Concordat :: Concordat (n.) A compact, covenant, or agreement concerning anything..
Harden :: Harden (v. t.) To make hard or harder; to make firm or compact; to indurate; as, to harden clay or iron..
Epitome :: Epitome (n.) A compact or condensed representation of anything.
Dumous :: Dumous (a.) Having a compact, bushy form..
Heart :: Heart (v. i.) To form a compact center or heart; as, a hearting cabbage..
Compaction :: Compaction (n.) The act of making compact, or the state of being compact..
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