depressurize
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de·pres·sur·ize
(dē-prĕsh′ə-rīz′)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·za′tion (-prĕsh′ər-ĭ-zā′shən) n.
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depressurize
(dɪˈprɛʃəˌraɪz) ordepressurise
vb
(Aeronautics) (tr) to reduce the pressure of a gas inside (a container or enclosed space), as in an aircraft cabin
deˌpressuriˈzation, deˌpressuriˈsation n
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de•pres•sur•ize
(diˈprɛʃ əˌraɪz)v. -ized, -iz•ing. v.t.
1. to remove the air pressure from.
v.i. 2. to lose air pressure.
[1940–45]
de•pres`sur•i•za′tion, n.
de•pres′sur•iz`er, n.
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depressurize
Past participle: depressurized
Gerund: depressurizing
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| 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" |
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depressurize
vt → den Druck herabsetzen in (+dat); should the cabin become depressurized … → bei Druckverlust in der Kabine …
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