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compacted soil

[/kəmˈpæktɪd sɔɪl/]
nounpl: compacted soils
solo compactado
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.
Synonyms
compressed soildensified soiltamped soilpacked soil
Antonyms
loose soiluncompacted soilfriable soilporous soil

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solo compactado
Standard term used in construction and civil engineering contexts
São Paulo
solo adensado
Alternative technical term used in engineering reports
Portugal
solo compactado
Standard technical term in Portuguese civil engineering

Related Idioms & Phrases

break ground on compacted soil
compact soil for foundation
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