Backfilled

/ˈbækfɪld/ adjective

Definition

Having been filled in again with soil or material after an excavation or removal.

Etymology

Past tense of 'backfill,' following standard English verb conjugation patterns.

Kelly Says

In construction, a backfilled foundation must be done at just the right moisture level—too wet and it compacts poorly, too dry and it won't settle correctly, which is why engineers are so picky about timing.

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