+**Compaction** is the process of increasing the [density](/wiki/density) of a material, often by reducing voids and expelling air or water. This physical act, applied to substances like [soil](/wiki/soil) or waste, enhances their strength, stability, and load-bearing capacity.
+## See also
+- [Density](/wiki/density)
+- [Soil](/wiki/soil)
+- [Consolidation](/wiki/consolidation)
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