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
- Synonyms for decompression
- Decompressing Synonyms
- Antonyms for decompression
- Compression Antonyms
- Compressing Antonyms
The word "decompression" in example sentences
Cross Reference for Decompression
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