decompression

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /diːkəmˈpɹɛʃən/

Noun

decompression (uncountable)

1. The process of decompressing.

   The decompression of large data files may take a while.

2. The restoration to atmospheric pressure of a person who has spent time under higher pressure (such as a diver)
3. Mode of operation of some internal combustion engines that makes them easier to start, but significantly increases fuel consumption.
4. (medicine) The relief of pressure on a body part by surgery

Translations

• German: Dekomprimierung, Dekompression

Translations

• German: Dekompression

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