decompression
/ˌdiːkəmˈpɹɛʃən/
decompression noun: the process of decompressing.
Noun
decompression (usually uncountable, plural decompressions)
- The process of decompressing.
- The decompression of large data files may take a while.
- The restoration to atmospheric pressure of a person who has spent time under higher pressure (such as a diver).
- A mode of operation of some internal combustion engines which reduces the engine's compression ratio, making it easier to start but significantly increasing fuel consumption.
- The relief of pressure on a body part by surgery.
decompression meaning in Tamil
decompression in Tamil
- நெறுக்கெடு, அமுக்க நீக்கம், விரிவாக்கம்
Forms of decompression
| plural | decompressions |
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Origin of decompression
From de- + compression.
Words formed from decompression
- abdominal decompression
- decompression bomb
- decompression buoy
- decompression chamber
- decompression illness
- decompression party
- decompression schedule
- decompression sickness
- decompression stop
- decompression table
- decompression trapeze
- decompressive
- explosive decompression
- intrauterine cranial decompression
- microdecompression
- myofascial decompression
Phrases with decompression
Questions about decompression
- What does decompression mean?
- Decompression means the process of decompressing.
- What is decompression in Tamil?
- Decompression in Tamil is நெறுக்கெடு, அமுக்க நீக்கம், விரிவாக்கம். See Decompression meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is decompression?
- Decompression is a noun.
- How do you pronounce decompression?
- Decompression is pronounced /ˌdiːkəmˈpɹɛʃən/ (UK).
- What is the plural of decompression?
- The plural of decompression is decompressions.
Words near decompression in the dictionary
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