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compressor
[ kuhm-pres-er ]
noun
- a person or thing that compresses.
- Anatomy. a muscle that compresses some part of the body.
- Surgery. an instrument for compressing a part of the body.
- a pump or other machine for reducing volume and increasing pressure of gases in order to condense the gases, drive pneumatically powered machinery, etc.
- Electronics. a transducer that produces an output with a range of voltages whose ratio is smaller than that of the range of the input signal. Compare expander ( def 2 ).
compressor
/ kəmˈprɛsə /
noun
- any reciprocating or rotating device that compresses a gas
- the part of a gas turbine that compresses the air before it enters the combustion chambers
- any muscle that causes compression of any part or structure
- a medical instrument for holding down a part of the body
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Word History and Origins
Origin of compressor1
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Example Sentences
So we got a compressor and we would literally pump air into each of the four cameras so we could blow water off the lenses.
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Each box in the cabinet is equipped with a spring compressor which holds the contents in place.
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This motor operates a two-stage air compressor in conjunction with a storage tank.
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There is a two-stage steam air compressor, compressing air to from 90 to 100 ℔ per sq. in.
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At what speed should the compressor be run to obtain the best results?
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The compressor will not start promptly after the pin valve seats.
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