1. Soil that has been compressed or densified through mechanical means or natural processes, reducing its porosity and increasing its density
The construction workers used heavy machinery to create compacted soil for the building foundation.
Os trabalhadores da construção utilizaram maquinário pesado para criar solo compactado na fundação do edifício.
2. Soil with reduced air spaces and water infiltration capacity due to compression
Compacted soil prevents water drainage and can lead to surface runoff.
O solo compactado impede a drenagem de água e pode levar ao escoamento superficial.