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compact (kuhm PAKT, KAHM pakt") (adjective)
1. Closely or solidly packed with little or no extra space: The cabin was compact but it was still adequate.
2. Smaller than other things of the same kind: The camera is compact and it is still very versatile.
compact (kuhm PAKT, KAHM pakt") (noun)
1. A small case in which to carry cosmetics; such as, face powder: The movie star got out her compact so she could look in the small mirror and touch up her face.
2. An automobile which is smaller than a medium sized car: In order to save gas, the couple decided to purchase a compact, replacing their larger model.
3. An agreement or a covenant: The knight swore a compact with his king to protect the kingdom.
impact (IM pakt") (noun)
1. The act or force of one thing hitting something else: No one could have survived such an impact of the large stone that came tumbling down that mountain onto the highway.
2. The impression of something which may be compelling or significant: The impact of the discoveries of Madam Curie revolutionized science.
impact (IM pakt") (verb)
To make forceful contact with: The terrible collision between the man’s car and the truck will impact significantly on his car insurance rates.

The compact between the automobile companies resulted in the development of several compact models which had a significant impact on the economy.

impact (s) (noun), impacts (pl)
1. A physical force of one thing hitting another: The driver of the car probably died on impact when the terrible accident occurred.
2. An influence or a significant effect: The continuous snowfall and ice storms that have been going on in many parts of the U.S. have had a big impact on driving conditions.
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impact (verb), impacts; impacted; impacting
1. To force, to wedge, or to squeeze together with a forcible action with another object: The large boulder rolling down the hill impacted with three houses before it stopped moving.
2. To cause something to change or to have a strong influence on: High interest rates are impacting the housing market in a negative way.
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(emerging areas of technology that still might have a profound impact on how we conduct our lives)
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electron-energy loss spectroscopy, electron energy loss spectroscopy, electron impact spectroscopy
1. Photoelectron spectroscopy or the use of electron beams to induce transitions between electronic energy levels.

The study of the distribution of energy that is lost by scattered electrons when a substance is bombarded with monochromatic electrons.

2. A technique for studying atoms, solids, or molecules in which a substance is bombarded with monochromatic electrons, and the energies of scattered electrons are measured to determine the distribution of energy loss.
This entry is located in the following units: electro-, electr-, electri- (page 57) -tron, -tronic, -tronics + (page 5)
frontal crash, frontal impact
An accident that involves the front end of a vehicle which is damaged.
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front-end impact
An impact that is the result of a head-on collision or a frontal collision.
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impact incarceration (s) (noun), impact incarcerations (pl)
Jail or prison time structured with discipline and drills: Impact incarceration is the duration of imprisonment similar to a military boot camp, including strictness and rigorous exercises.
This entry is located in the following units: carcer-, carcera- (page 1) pung-, punc-, punct- (page 4)
Word Entries at Get Words: “impact
impact
1. The force or impetus transmitted by a collision.
2. The effect or impression of one thing on another thing.
This entry is located in the following unit: Alchemy, an ancient science (page 1)
(concern over the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels has resulted in looking for alternative fuels that are less polluting)