The phrase "a compact formation" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a closely arranged or tightly organized structure, often in contexts like military formations, biological structures, or design layouts.
Example: "The troops moved into a compact formation to maximize their defensive capabilities."
Alternatives: "a tight arrangement" or "a dense configuration".
But after 21 Nc5, he had a compact formation.
In return, Black has a compact formation and the pair of bishops.
The strategic terms of the old but durable Berlin Defense to the Ruy Lopez, which Kramnik used in Games 1 and 3 of the match, are: White gets a space advantage after 4 O-O Ne4 5 dc Nd6 6 Bc6 dc 7 de Nf5 8 Qd8 Kd8 9 Nc3; Black gets the bishop pair and a compact formation.
The Lanercost Chronicle describes how Harclay employed the Scottish schiltron – a compact formation of infantrymen with pikes or spears, highly effective against Lancaster's cavalry-heavy forces.
If this logic is extended to IQGAP2 and IQGAP3, then Mlc1sa is bound in a compact formation to 3IQ1 and CaM binds in a compact formation, except to 2IQ3 and 3IQ3.
A compaction calorimeter, previously described (DeCrosta, M.T., Schwartz, J.B., Wigent, J.B., Marshall, K., 2000. Thermodynamic analysis of compact formation; compaction, unloading, and ejection.
KSR-treated aggregates retained a uniform and compact formation compared to FBS-treated aggregates, which displayed irregular and undefined outgrowths (Fig. 1C).
Third, a fleet cruised in compact formation but quickly deployed in column to fight.
The initial stage of compact formation from a suspension in a cylindrical cell is studied analytically using a variable resistance and a diffusion-type term in the constitutive equation.
Scotland were resolute, with Steven Naismith the lone frontman in a compact 4-5-1 formation, and with 13 minutes gone Anya and Naismith teed up Barry Bannan for a shot that was deflected over the bar, drawing roars from Scotland's travelling support.
The strain BA2459 (UND) showed a compact biofilm formation formed on both surfaces for up to 12 days of incubation (data not shown).
