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Decompression

/diːkəmˈpɹɛʃən/

The process of decompressing.

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📖 Definitions of "Decompression"

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

🔄 Synonyms of "Decompression"

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Word	Definition
decompressingnoun	relieving pressure

↔️ Antonyms of "Decompression"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
compressionnoun	An increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction.
compressingnoun	applying pressure

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Decompression"

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Word	Definition
decompressingnoun	relieving pressure
pressurenoun	A pressing; a force applied to a surface.
dischargenoun	(medicine) The act of releasing an inpatient from hospital.
reliefnoun	The removal of stress or discomfort.
relievingnoun	(archaic) A change in colour, texture, etc. that relieves monotony.
resuscitationnoun	The act of resuscitating.
valvenoun	A device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid through a space, such as a pipe, manifold, or plenum.
degassingnoun	The process of removing gas.
rarefactionnoun	A reduction in the density of a material, especially that of a fluid.
expansionnoun	An act, process, or instance of expanding.
deflationnoun	(economics) A decrease in the general price level, that is, in the nominal cost of goods and services as well as wages.
depressurizationnoun	The act, or an instance, of depressurizing; a reduction of atmospheric pressure within a chamber or space vehicle etc.
ventingnoun	The act by which something is vented.
bleedingnoun	Losing blood.
equalizationnoun	The act of equalizing, or state of being equalized.
alleviationnoun	the act of reducing pain or anything else unpleasant; easement
easingnoun	The act by which something is eased.
evacuationnoun	The act of evacuating; leaving a place in an orderly fashion, especially for safety.
relaxationnoun	The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities.
outgassingnoun	The slow release of gas from a solid or liquid; especially, the release of gases into the atmosphere of a planet, or the release of gases from plastic parts.