| compressed air n. Air under greater than atmospheric pressure, especially when used to power a mechanical device or to provide a portable supply of oxygen. |
compressed air
n
(Physics / General Physics) air at a higher pressure than atmospheric pressure: used esp as a source of power for machines
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  compressed air - air at a pressure greater than that of the atmosphere; "compressed air is often used to power machines"compressed gas - gas at a high pressure that can be used as a propellant air cushion - the trapped air that supports a hovercraft a short distance above the water or ground |
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|