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compactor
[ kuhm-pak-ter, kom-pak- ]
/ kəmˈpæk tər, ˈkɒm pæk- /
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noun
an appliance that crushes and compresses trash into small convenient bundles.
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How to use compactor in a sentence
At just under 18-inches wide, the unit also takes up minimal space, making it the best energy efficient dishwasher and an excellent replacement for older appliances such as trash compactors.
As for the new Mac Pro, you'd be forgiven for confusing with a Dyson garbage compactor.