precompact en · ADJ
Etymology
From pre- + compact.
Meanings
- (not-comparable) Forming a relatively compact subspace; Having a closure that is compact.
- (not-comparable) Totally bounded; Having a cover that consists of finitely many finite subsets.
Dictionary
Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
precompact en · VERB
Etymology
From pre- + compact.
Meanings
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To compact partially in preparation for full compaction or extrusion.
The mixture finally moves to the compaction chamber where the auger motion precompacts the mixture to remove as much void space as possible prior to extrusion through a shaped die.
1994, T. S. Srivatsan, Karthik Ramani, Mamidala Ramulu, Processing, Design, and Performance of Composite Materials:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| precompacts | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| precompacting | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| precompacted | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| precompacted | Tense=Past | lexicographic |