Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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compression | Yes | No | No | No |
concretion | Yes | No | No | No |
compression (noun) | concretion (noun) |
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applying pressure | the union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts |
encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required | an increase in the density of something |
the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together | a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body |
an increase in the density of something | the formation of stonelike objects within a body organ (e.g., the kidneys) |