decompression

See also: décompression

English

Etymology

de- +‎ compression

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /diːkəmˈpɹɛʃən/

Noun

decompression (usually uncountable, plural decompressions)

The process of decompressing.
The decompression of large data files may take a while.
The restoration to atmospheric pressure of a person who has spent time under higher pressure (such as a diver)
Mode of operation of some internal combustion engines that makes them easier to start, but significantly increases fuel consumption.
(medicine) The relief of pressure on a body part by surgery

Derived terms

Terms derived from decompression

abdominal decompression
decompression bomb
decompression buoy
decompression chamber
decompression illness

decompression party
decompression schedule
decompression sickness
decompression stop
decompression table

Translations

process of decompressing

German: Dekomprimierung f, Dekompression (de) f

restoration to atmospheric pressure of a person

German: Dekompression (de) f

mode of engine operation

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