decompression

1. (uncountable, usually)The process of decompressing.

   The decompression of large data files may take a while.

   Dekomprimierung, Dekompression

2. (uncountable, usually)The restoration to atmospheric pressure of a person who has spent time under higher pressure (such as a diver).

   Dekompression

   relieving pressure (especially bringing a compressed person gradually back to atmospheric pressure)

3. (uncountable, usually)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. (uncountable, usually)The relief of pressure on a body part by surgery.

1. Gabriel was moved to a decompression chamber.

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2. Decompression sickness, or "the bends," is a buildup of nitrogen bubbles in the bloodstream and other areas of the body.

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