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decompressive

UK/diːkəmˈpɹɛsɪv/

decompressive adjective: that decompresses.

Adjective

decompressive (comparative more decompressive, superlative most decompressive)

  1. That decompresses.

Antonyms of decompressive

Forms of decompressive

comparativemore decompressive
superlativemost decompressive

Origin of decompressive

From decompress + -ive.

Words that rhyme with decompressive

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Questions about decompressive

What does decompressive mean?
Decompressive means that decompresses.
What part of speech is decompressive?
Decompressive is an adjective.
How do you pronounce decompressive?
Decompressive is pronounced /diːkəmˈpɹɛsɪv/ (UK).

Words near decompressive in the dictionary

  1. decompression bombs
  2. decompression chamber
  3. decompression chambers
  4. decompression sickness
  5. decompressions
  6. decompressive
  7. decompressor
  8. decompressors
  9. decomps
  10. decon
  11. deconcatenate

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