English Explanatory Dictionary

decompression

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The process of decompressing.
  2. The restoration to atmospheric pressure of a person who has spent time under higher pressure (such as a diver).
  3. 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. The relief of pressure on a body part by surgery.

Pronunciation

/ˌdiːkəmˈpɹɛʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-decompression.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-decompression.wav

Word forms

decompression decompressions

Etymology

From de- + compression.

Derived words

abdominal decompression decompression bomb decompression buoy decompression chamber decompression illness decompression party decompression schedule decompression sickness decompression stop decompression table decompression trapeze decompressive explosive decompression intrauterine cranial decompression microdecompression myofascial decompression
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