decompression

decompression

See also: décompression

English

Etymology

de- +‎ compression

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /diːkəmˈpɹɛʃən/

Noun

decompression (usually uncountable, plural decompressions)

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. (medicine) The relief of pressure on a body part by surgery

Derived terms

• abdominal decompression
• decompression bomb
• decompression buoy
• decompression chamber
• decompression illness
• decompression party
• decompression schedule
• decompression sickness
• decompression stop
• decompression table
• decompression trapeze
• explosive decompression
• microdecompression
• myofascial decompression

 

Translations

process of decompressing

German: Dekomprimierung f, Dekompression (de) f

Maori: whakarohatanga

restoration to atmospheric pressure of a person

German: Dekompression (de) f

mode of engine operation