Compacter vs. Compactor — What's the Difference?

An appliance that compresses trash for ease of disposal.

A compactor is a machine or mechanism used to reduce the size of material such as waste material or bio mass through compaction. A trash compactor is often used by a home or business to reduce the volume of trash it produces.

Something that compacts things (e.g. trash).

An appliance that compresses trash for ease of disposal.

One who makes a compact or agreement.

A machine that reduces the bulk of waste or other material by compaction.

One who makes a compact.