EGAVE

decompression

About 1.53 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun The process of decompressing.
    The decompression of large data files may take a while.
  2. noun The restoration to atmospheric pressure of a person who has spent time under higher pressure (such as a diver).
  3. noun A mode of operation of some internal combustion engines which reduces the engine's compression ratio, making it easier to start but significantly increasing fuel consumption.
  4. noun The relief of pressure on a body part by surgery.

Similar words

decompressing pressure discharge relief relieving resuscitation valve degassing rarefaction expansion

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