Definition of Compactor

1. Noun. A machine that reduces the bulk of waste by compaction. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Compactor

1. compacter [n -S] - See also: compacter

Lexicographical Neighbors of Compactor

compactified
compactifies
compactify
compactifying
compactin
compacting
compaction
compactional
compactions
compactivity
compactly
compactness
compactnesses
compacton
compactons
compactor (current term)
compactors
compacts
compactum
compacture
compadre
compadres
compage
compages
compages thoracis
compagination
compaginations
companable
companaje
compand

Literary usage of Compactor

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Decision-Maker's Guide to Solid-Waste Managementby Philip R. O'Leary by Philip R. O'Leary (1999)
"Wastes are fed into the compactor through a chute, either directly from collection ... The hydraulically powered ram of the compactor pushes waste into the ..."

2. Protecting America's Youth in a Modern Economy: Child Labor in the United edited by Mike DeWine (2001)
"The scrap paper baler and paper box compactor cannot be operated while being loaded. 3. The scrap paper baler and paper box compactor Includes an on-off ..."

3. Fingers to the Bone: United States Failure to Protect Child Farmworkers by Lee Tucker, Human Rights Watch (Organization) (2000)
"... from the employee's contact with a scrap paper baler or paper box compactor during the loading, operation, or unloading of the baler or compactor; ..."

4. Pesticide Formulating Industry: Guides to Pollution Prevention by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"The compactor was installed mainly because the disposal costs for the bins of ... The compactor was installed in 1983 for a cost of approximately $60000. ..."

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