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depressurization

UK
/diːˌprɛʃəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/diˌprɛʃəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

Translations

depressurizationnoun
depressurizations
pl
dépressurisationTerme technique en aéronautique et en ingénierie ; désigne à la fois le processus et l’état de perte de pression.
The sudden depressurization of the cabin caused the oxygen masks to deploy.
La dépressurisation soudaine de la cabine a provoqué le déploiement des masques à oxygène.
Synonyms
decompression
relaxation
release of pressure
venting
depressurizationadjective
UK
/diːˌprɛʃəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/diˌprɛʃəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
Used attributively before a noun to describe events, alarms, or equipment related to a loss of pressure.
de dépressurisationEmployé surtout comme tournure technique pour qualifier un dispositif, un signal ou un phénomène lié à une perte de pression.
The aircraft's depressurization alarm sounded during the test flight.
L’alarme de dépressurisation de l’avion s’est déclenchée pendant le vol d’essai.
Synonyms
depressurized
depressurised
depressurizing
depressurising
unpressurized
unpressurised
decompressed

Definitions

depressurizationnoun
The process of reducing the pressure in a confined space, such as an aircraft cabin or a pressurized vessel.
The sudden depressurization of the cabin caused the oxygen masks to deploy.
The state or condition resulting from a loss or reduction of pressure within a system or environment.
Extended depressurization can lead to hypoxia in passengers.
depressurizationadjective
Relating to, caused by, or designed for a loss or reduction of pressure.
The aircraft's depressurization alarm sounded during the test flight.
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