depressurization

UK
/diːˌprɛʃəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/diˌprɛʃəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

Translations

depressurizationnoun
depressurizations
pl
The depressurization of the cabin caused the oxygen masks to drop.
Разгерметизация кабины вызвала падение кислородных масок.
Additional translations
снижение давления
понижение давления
Synonyms
depressurizationadjective
UK
/diːˌprɛʃəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/diˌprɛʃəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
Used attributively before a noun to describe events, alarms, or equipment related to a loss of pressure.

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.