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compression

UK
/kəmˈprɛʃən/
US
/kəmˈprɛʃən/

Translations

compressionnoun
compressions
pl
compressionInformatique.
File compression is essential for saving storage space on the computer.
La compression des fichiers est essentielle pour économiser de l’espace de stockage sur l’ordinateur.
The compression of the spring stores potential energy.
La compression du ressort stocke de l’énergie potentielle.
compressionMécanique.
The engine's compression was tested to ensure it was functioning properly.
La compression du moteur a été testée pour s’assurer qu’il fonctionnait correctement.
compressionMédecine.
After surgery, the patient was instructed to wear a compression sleeve on her arm.
Après l’opération, il a été conseillé à la patiente de porter un manchon de compression sur le bras.
Synonyms
squeezing
condensation
contraction
compression
pressing
crushing
squashing
compressionadjective
UK
/kəmˈprɛʃən/
US
/kəmˈprɛʃən/
Used attributively before nouns to denote garments, bandages, algorithms etc. that exert or involve compression.
He wore compression socks to improve circulation during the flight.
Il portait des bas compressifs pour améliorer la circulation pendant le vol.

Definitions

compressionnoun
The act or process of compressing or being compressed.
The compression of the spring stores potential energy.
A reduction in volume (causing an increase in pressure) of the fuel mixture in an internal combustion engine before ignition.
The engine's compression was tested to ensure it was functioning properly.
The process of reducing the size of a data file or stream.
File compression is essential for saving storage space on the computer.
A garment or device designed to apply controlled pressure to a part of the body, typically to improve blood flow or provide support.
After surgery, the patient was instructed to wear a compression sleeve on her arm.
compressionadjective
Designed to exert pressure on something or relating to the process of compressing.
He wore compression socks to improve circulation during the flight.
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