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Compressor

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condensernoun(process engineering) A device designed to condense a gas into a liquid, either as part of a still, steam engine, refrigerator or similar machine.
clampnounA brace, band, or clasp for strengthening or holding things that are apart together.
compressionnounAn increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction.
compressionalThe quality of compression
compressiveThat compresses
expandernounOne who or that which expands.
equalizernoun(sports) A goal, run, point, etc. that equalizes the score.
downsizingnounAn act in which a company downsizes or is downsized.
suppressionnounThe act or instance of suppressing.
thennounThat time.
compressingnounapplying pressure
boosternounSomething that boosts.
superchargernoun(most commonly) Such a compressor which is specifically powered from the crankshaft.
turbochargernounAn inlet air compressor for an internal combustion engine (either Otto or Diesel cycle), powered from the exhaust air.
blowernounAny device that blows; often, especially, a furnace component or a supercharger.
pressurizernounA person or thing that pressurizes.
air-pumpnounAlternative spelling of air pump. [A pump that moves air either into or out of something.]
stampernounOne who stamps.
levelernounAlternative form of leveller. [A person or thing that levels.]
limiternounThat which limits or confines.

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