decompression
/diːkəmˈpɹɛʃən/
noun
- 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
The relief of pressure on a body part by surgery
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