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compact

[kuhm-pakt, kom-, kom-pakt, kuhm-pakt, kom-pakt] / kəmˈpækt, kɒm-, ˈkɒm pækt, kəmˈpækt, ˈkɒm pækt /






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Such compact dimensions could allow a display to be built directly into the arms of a pair of glasses, with the projected light directed onto the lenses.

From Science Daily

These viruses have compact genomes and rely on simple strategies to kill bacteria.

From Science Daily

After a year of testing at night, the researchers found that the compact device could generate at least 400 milliwatts of mechanical power per square meter.

From Science Daily

The compact nature of the production, performed without intermission in just over 90 minutes, awkwardly exposes the melodrama that Ibsen took great pains to undercut.

From Los Angeles Times

The niche compact computers, currently made in Asia, account for less than 5% of Mac sales.

From BBC