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  • 21compact — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, firmly put together, from Latin compactus, from past participle of compingere to put together, from com + pangere to fasten more at pact Date: 14th century 1. predominantly formed or filled ; composed, made …

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  • 22compact — com|pact1 [ kəm pækt, kam,pækt ] adjective * 1. ) smaller than most things of the same kind: a compact car/camera a ) small but arranged in a way that uses space very effectively: a compact apartment above the garage b ) small and with only small …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 23compact — I com•pact adj. [[t]kəmˈpækt, kɒm , ˈkɒm pækt[/t]] v. [[t]kəmˈpækt[/t]] n. [[t]ˈkɒm pækt[/t]] adj. 1) joined or packed together; dense; solid: compact soil[/ex] 2) arranged within a relatively small space: a compact kitchen[/ex] 3) designed to be …

    From formal English to slang

  • 24compact — 1 adjective 1 small and easy to carry: a compact camera 2 small but arranged so that everything fits neatly into the space available: The dormitory rooms were compact, with a desk, bed and closet built in. 3 firmly and closely packed together;… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 25compact — [kəmˈpækt] , [ˈkɒmpækt] adj I smaller than most things of the same kind a compact car/camera[/ex] II verb [T] compact [kəmˈpækt] to make something smaller or firmer by pressing it III noun [C] compact [ˈkɒmpækt] a small flat container for FACE… …

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  • 26compact — 1. noun /ˈkɒmpækt,kəmˈpækt,ˈkʌmpækt,kəmˈpækt/ a) An agreement or contract. b) A small folding mirror containing powder that fits into a womans purse or handbag. Syn: agreement, contract, pact, treaty 2 …

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  • 27compact — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. contract, covenant; subcompact, mini; makeup or vanity case. See agreement, vehicle, beauty. adj. solid, dense, concentrated; concise. See density, shortness. II (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. compressed,… …

    English dictionary for students

  • 28compact — I. adjective /kɒmˈpækt / (say kom pakt), /ˈkɒmpækt / (say kompakt) 1. joined or packed together; closely and firmly united; dense; solid. 2. arranged within a relatively small space. 3. expressed concisely; pithy; terse; not diffuse. –verb (t)… …

  • 29Titanium powder — metallurgy (P/M) offers the possibility of creating net shape or near net shape parts without the material loss and cost associated with having to machine intricate components from wrought billet. Powders can be produced by the Blended Elemental… …

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  • 30Face powder — is a cosmetic powder applied to the face to set foundation after application. It can also be reapplied throughout the day to minimize shininess caused by oily skin. There is translucent sheer powder, and there is pigmented powder. Certain types… …

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