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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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As a result, fully independent control of phase and group delay for both spins within a compact device has remained difficult, even though it is essential for multi-channel and multiplexed optical systems.

From Science Daily

Multiple states have gone to court to argue prediction markets are nothing more than unlicensed gambling sites that operate in violation of state law and tribal compacts.

From Los Angeles Times

If planets simply formed and cooled slowly, they would be far more compact.

From Science Daily

A second sailor, a compact gray-bearded man in his sixties, stared at them openmouthed, a screwdriver in his hand.

From Literature

Its compact design may also make advanced diagnostic tools more widely available outside specialized research facilities.

From Science Daily