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compressive

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com·pres·sive  (km-prsv)
adj.
Serving to or able to compress.

com·pressive·ly adv.

compressive [kəmˈprɛsɪv]
adj
compressing or having the power or capacity to compress
compressively  adv


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The system was initially used to assess the compressive strength of the finished ball.
For instance, Vectra V140 has ultimate tensile strength of 1450 MPa, flexural strength of 230 MPa, and compressive modulus of 16,000 MPa.
Acupressure is a compressive massage that falls between acupuncture and shiatsu in intensity--acupuncture without the needles.
 
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