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decompress
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de·com·press  (dkm-prs)
v. de·com·pressed, de·com·press·ing, de·com·press·es
v.tr.
1. To relieve of pressure or compression.
2. To bring (a person exposed to conditions of increased pressure) gradually back to normal atmospheric pressure.
v.intr.
1. To adjust to normal atmospheric conditions after being exposed to increased pressure.
2. Informal To relax: decompressed after 12 hours of driving.

decompress [ˌdiːkəmˈprɛs]
vb
1. (Physics / General Physics) to relieve (a substance) of pressure or (of a substance) to be relieved of pressure
2. (Physics / General Physics) to return (a diver, caisson worker, etc.) to a condition of normal atmospheric pressure gradually from a condition of increased pressure or (of a diver, etc.) to be returned to such a condition
decompression  n
decompressive  adj
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.decompress - restore to its uncompressed form; "decompress data"
restore, reconstruct - return to its original or usable and functioning condition; "restore the forest to its original pristine condition"
compress, pack together, compact - make more compact by or as if by pressing; "compress the data"
2.decompress - decrease the pressure of; "depressurize the cabin in the air plane"
adjust, correct, set - alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard; "Adjust the clock, please"; "correct the alignment of the front wheels"
puncture - cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing; "puncture an air balloon"
3.decompressdecompress - become less tense, rest, or take one's ease; "He relaxed in the hot tub"; "Let's all relax after a hard day's work"
vege out, vegetate - engage in passive relaxation; "After a hard day's work, I vegetate in front of the television"
sit back, take it easy - settle into a comfortable sitting position
change state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the election"
Translations
decompress [ˌdiːkəmˈpres] VTdescomprimir
decompress
vt
divereiner Dekompression (dat)unterziehen
picture, signal, datadekomprimieren
visich einer Dekompression (dat)unterziehen
decompress [ˌdiːkəmˈprɛs] vtfare la decompressione di
decompress [ˌdiːkəmˈprɛs] vtfare la decompressione di


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Upon receiving the message, the mail server decrypts and decompresses the ciphertext back to the original plaintext.
And, patients frequently get immediate relief, because the HydroDiscectomy procedure effectively decompresses herniated discs and can thereby relieve pressure on the nerve instantly.
And, patients frequently get immediate relief, because the HydroDiscectomy procedure effectively decompresses herniated discs and can thereby relieve pressure on the nerve instantly.
 
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