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precompression

precompression noun: compression applied prior to something.

Noun

precompression (countable and uncountable, plural precompressions)

  1. Compression applied prior to something.
    • In an engine, precompression is necessary before ignition.

Forms of precompression

pluralprecompressions

Origin of precompression

From pre- + compression.

Questions about precompression

What does precompression mean?
Precompression means compression applied prior to something.
What part of speech is precompression?
Precompression is a noun.
What is the plural of precompression?
The plural of precompression is precompressions.

Words near precompression in the dictionary

  1. precomprehends
  2. precompress
  3. precompressed
  4. precompresses
  5. precompressing
  6. precompression
  7. precompressions
  8. precomputability
  9. precomputable
  10. precomputation
  11. precomputational

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