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.
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» Scroll compressors consist of two scrolls to pressurize refrigerant.
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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.
Meaning
7 sensesA device that produces pressure, such as a gas compressor that produces pressurized gas.
Kompressor
компре́ссорkompréssor
a mechanical device that compresses gasses
A device that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal.
an electronic device that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal.
A device that squeezes (compresses).
An instrument for compressing an artery (especially the femoral artery) or other part.
More meanings 4
A device that squeezes (compresses).
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 muscle that compresses certain parts.
A program or algorithm for compressing data.
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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Word family
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