Decompression

Word DECOMPRESSION
Character 13
Hyphenation decompression
Pronunciations /diːkəmˈpɹɛʃən/

Definitions and meanings of "Decompression"

What do we mean by decompression?

The act or process of decompressing. noun

A surgical procedure used to relieve pressure on an organ or part, such as the abdomen, cranium, or spinal cord. noun

Relief from pressure; specifically, relief from excessive atmospheric or hydrostatic pressure. noun

The process of experiencing decompression; the act or process of relieving or reducing pressure. noun

The reduction of atmospheric pressure experienced by divers rising from deep water to the surface, thus reducing the concentration of dissolved atmospheric gases in the blood; -- especially applied to a gradual reduction of such pressure. noun

The process, analogous to sense 2, undergone by divers in a decompression chamber, in which an artificially high atmospheric pressure is gradually lowered to normal pressure. noun

A return to a normal, more relaxed state after a period of intense stress, psychological pressure, or urgent activity; -- of people. noun

The process of converting digitally encoded data from a more compact (compressed) form to its original, larger size. noun

The process of decompressing. noun

The restoration to atmospheric pressure of a person who has spent time under higher pressure (such as a diver) noun

The relief of pressure on a body part by surgery noun

Restoring compressed information to its normal form for use or display noun

Relieving pressure (especially bringing a compressed person gradually back to atmospheric pressure) noun

The process of decompressing.

The restoration to atmospheric pressure of a person who has spent time under higher pressure (such as a diver)

Mode of operation of some internal combustion engines that makes them easier to start, but significantly increases fuel consumption.

The relief of pressure on a body part by surgery

Synonyms and Antonyms for Decompression

The word "decompression" in example sentences

"I'd prefer to stay away from the word 'decompression' in some places because one possible defense is that this word in the statute is ambiguous as applied to what happened to the sheep," wrote Tony Lucchesi, one of the university's attorneys in an Aug. 5 email to a U.S. Navy official. ❋ Dionne Searcey (2011)

We are not amazed to see a 1 meg file "become" a 100 meg file when decompression is applied. ❋ Unknown (2008)

In regard to raw data, decompression is not lossy. ❋ Unknown (2007)

With passengers and crew unconscious from cabin decompression, the plane lost radio contact but remained in transponder contact until it crashed. ❋ Unknown (2006)

They will also be addressing psychological injuries -- I mean they will also be addressing psychological issues, going through a period of time called decompression where they'll ask her to talk about her experiences -- Heidi. ❋ Unknown (2003)

The procedure, called a decompression, would involve removing a small section of bone at the back of White's skull as well as a portion of the top vertebrae, and opening the dura, the outermost membrane that covers the brain, to relieve pressure. ❋ Sandra G. Boodman (2010)

The traditional surgical treatment is called decompression during which the bone, bone spurs and ligaments that are pushing on the nerves are removed. ❋ Jilian Mincer (2011)

The researchers were conducting experiments on an illness known as decompression sickness, or “the bends,” which can occur during deep-sea diving. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The experiments at the university's Diving Physiology laboratory concerned an illness known as decompression sickness, or "the bends." ❋ Unknown (2010)

He understood our innate need for rest and decompression, which is why He offered to provide His followers with a place of spiritual refuge when He said, Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. ❋ Unknown (2009)

When he sees a fish he wants it's chased into the net, and once caught, the fish are put into what's called a decompression bucket. ❋ Unknown (2008)

And once caught, the fish are put into what is called the decompression bucket. ❋ Unknown (2008)

When he sees a fish he wants, it's chipped into the net and once caught, the fish are put into what's called the decompression bucket. ❋ Unknown (2008)

That†™ s not to say the decompression was a pleasant experience, and I could never blame the majority of passengers for being scared and confused. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Among people who just had the bony growths removed (a surgery called decompression), 2.3 percent had problems associated with their treatment, such as a heart attack, stroke, or pneumonia. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Among people who just had the bony growths removed (a surgery called decompression), 2.3 percent had problems associated with their treatment, such as a heart attack, stroke or pneumonia. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A hyperbaric chamber, sometimes called a decompression chamber, can return a diver to the same depth and pressure experienced during the actual dive. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Lead author was Dr. Jannetta, who is known for his work developing the surgery, called microvascular decompression, which is used for such debilitating cranial nerve diseases as vertigo and spasmodic torticollis, a movement disorder. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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