impaction

As nouns the difference between impaction and compaction

is that impaction is compression; the packing together of loose matter while compaction is the process of compacting something, or something that has been compacted.

As nouns the difference between interception and impaction

is that interception is an act of intercepting something, the state of being intercepted, or a thing that is intercepted while impaction is compression; the packing together of loose matter.

As nouns the difference between impaction and infarction

is that impaction is compression; the packing together of loose matter while infarction is (pathology) the process which causes an infarct.

As nouns the difference between impaction and pericoronitis

is that impaction is compression; the packing together of loose matter while pericoronitis is an acute infection causing swelling or inflammation of gums and surrounding soft tissues of a partially erupted tooth.

As nouns the difference between impact and impaction

is that impact is the striking of one body against another; collision while impaction is compression; the packing together of loose matter.

As a verb impact

is to compress; to compact; to press or pack together.