compressor
A device that produces pressure, such as a gas compressor that produces pressurized gasA device that produces pressure, such as a gas compressor that produces pressurized gas.
» Scroll compressors consist of two scrolls to pressurize refrigerant.
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7 sensesA device that produces pressure, such as a gas compressor that produces pressurized gas.
Kompressor
компре́ссорkompréssor
A device that squeezes (compresses).
An instrument for compressing an artery (especially the femoral artery) or other part.
An apparatus for confining or flattening between glass plates an object to be examined with the microscope; a compressorium.
A machine for compressing gases, especially an air compressor.
A device that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal.
an electronic device that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal.
A muscle that compresses certain parts.
A program or algorithm for compressing data.
Examples
3 sentencesScroll compressors consist of two scrolls to pressurize refrigerant.
The compressor is broken; we should buy a new one.
ruКомпрессор сломался, надо купить новый. — Nattiko
The air compressor went off in the garage and startled me.
Translations
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Origin
From compress + -or, or from New Latin compressor.From compress + -or, or from New Latin compressor.
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Forms
plural: compressors| Singular | compressor |
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