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Mark-compact algorithm

garbage collection algorithm based on the mark-sweep algorithm and Cheney's copying algorithm: reachable objects are marked, then marked objects are relocated toward the beginning of the heap

Pronunciation
/mɑːk - kəmˈpakt ˈalɡərɪðəm/
/mɑrk - kəmˈpækt ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm/