compacter

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US/kɑmˈpæktɚ/UK/kɒmˈpæktə/

noun

Something that compacts things (e.g. trash).

Scrabble 17

Meanings

compacter1

nouncompacter (plural compacters)

plural compacters · alternative compactor

  1. Something that compacts things (e.g. trash).
  2. One who makes a compact or agreement.

compacter2

adjective
  1. comparativecomparative form of compact: more compact

Origin

compacter · noun

From compact (verb) + -er.

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compacter · adjective

From compact (adjective) + -er.

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APA

compacter. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/compacter

MLA

“compacter.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/compacter. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “compacter,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/compacter.

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