de·pres·sur·ize (d -pr sh  -r z )tr.v. de·pres·sur·ized, de·pres·sur·iz·ing, de·pres·sur·iz·es To reduce the pressure of air or gas within (a chamber or vehicle, for example). de·pres sur·i·zation (-prshr- -z shn) n. |
depressurize, depressurise [dɪˈprɛʃəˌraɪz]
vb
(Engineering / Aeronautics) (tr) to reduce the pressure of a gas inside (a container or enclosed space), as in an aircraft cabin
depressurization , depressurisation n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Verb | 1. | depressurize - 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" pressurise, pressurize - increase the pressure in or of; "The captain will pressurize the cabin for the passengers' comfort" |
Translations
depressurize
vt → den Druck herabsetzen in (+dat); should the cabin become depressurized … → bei Druckverlust in der Kabine …
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