compressor
IPA: kʌmprˈɛsɝ
noun
- A device that produces pressure, such as a gas compressor that produces pressurized gas.
- A device that squeezes (compresses).
- An instrument for compressing an artery (especially the femoral artery) or other part.
- An apparatus for confining or flattening between glass plates an object to be examined with the microscope; a compressorium.
- A machine for compressing gases, especially an air compressor.
- (audio, sound engineering) A device that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal.
- (anatomy) A muscle that compresses certain parts.
- (computing) A program or algorithm for compressing data.
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Examples of "compressor" in Sentences
- The compressor is full of lubricating oil.
- The compressor is driven by the gas turbine.
- Behind the grill at the top are the two compressors.
- It has little to do with the mechanics of the compressor.
- The compressors are electrically connected to the generator.
- The preheated gas is allowed into the inlet of the compressor.
- The buffer gas fills the spaces between seals in the compressor.
- The air is then directed to the outlet or outlets of the compressor.
- After driving the compressor, the hydrogen is then burnt in the chamber.
- The refrigerant then returns to the compressor and the cycle is repeated.