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decompression

UK
/ˌdiːkəmˈprɛʃən/
US
/ˌdikəmˈprɛʃən/

Translations

decompressionnoun
decompressions
pl
The decompression of the chamber was necessary to safely open the hatch.
La décompression de la chambre était nécessaire pour ouvrir l’écoutille en toute sécurité.
Synonyms
relaxation
release
expansion
unpacking
dissolution
decompressionadjective
UK
/ˌdiːkəmˈprɛʃən/
US
/ˌdikəmˈprɛʃən/
Used attributively before a noun to denote something related to decompression (e.g., decompression chamber). Not gradable.
de décompressionEmploi attributif.
The crew waited in the decompression chamber before boarding the spacecraft.
L’équipage a attendu dans la chambre de décompression avant d’embarquer dans le vaisseau spatial.

Definitions

decompressionnoun
The process of relieving pressure, especially in a physical or mechanical context.
The decompression of the chamber was necessary to safely open the hatch.
The act of relaxing or unwinding after a period of stress or intense activity.
After the long flight, she needed some decompression time before attending the meeting.
The reduction of atmospheric pressure on a person or object, often used in the context of diving or space travel.
Divers must undergo decompression to avoid the bends when returning to the surface.
The process of expanding compressed data back to its original form.
The software handles the decompression of files quickly and efficiently.
A surgical procedure to relieve pressure on an organ, nerve, or bodily compartment.
The patient underwent spinal decompression to alleviate chronic back pain.
decompressionadjective
Relating to or used for decompression.
The crew waited in the decompression chamber before boarding the spacecraft.
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