Etymology
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compactor (n.)

1590s, "one who puts together," agent noun from compact (v.1). From 1947 as "device for compacting."

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compact (v.1)

"to pack or press closely together," early 15c., from Latin compactus, past participle of compingere "to fasten together" (see compact (adj.)). Related: Compacted; compacting.

updated on February 08, 2018

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