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compression [kəmˈprɛʃən] n 1. Also called compressure [kəmˈprɛʃə] the act of compressing or the condition of being compressed 2. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) an increase in pressure of the charge in an engine or compressor obtained by reducing its volume
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compression noun squeezing, pressing, crushing, consolidation, condensation, constriction The compression of the wood is easily achieved. Translations compression n → Verdichtung f, → Kompression f; (of information etc) → Komprimieren nt; the gas is in a state of very high compression → das Gas ist stark verdichtet or komprimiert compression: compression bandage n → Druck- or Kompressionsverband m compression ratio n → Verdichtungs- or Kompressionsverhältnis nt 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. |
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