Enter the word for search

depressurization

/diːˌprɛʃəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

/diˌprɛʃəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

depressurizationnoun

depressurizations

Translations

The depressurization of the cabin caused the oxygen masks to drop.

Разгерметизация кабины вызвала падение кислородных масок.

Additional translations

снижение давления

понижение давления

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

release of pressure

depressurizationadjective

/diːˌprɛʃəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

/diˌprɛʃəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

Used attributively before a noun to describe events, alarms, or equipment related to a loss of pressure.

Definitions

Relating to, caused by, or designed for a loss or reduction of pressure.

The aircraft's depressurization alarm sounded during the test flight.

Synonyms