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decompression

/ˌdiːkəmˈpɹɛʃən/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.93 in modern English

Syllables
de-com-pres-sion
IPA
/ˌdiːkəmˈpɹɛʃən/
20
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The process of decompressing.

Uncountable

noun

The restoration to atmospheric pressure of a person who has spent time under higher pressure (such as a diver).

Uncountable

noun

A mode of operation of some internal combustion engines which reduces the engine's compression ratio, making it easier to start but significantly increasing fuel consumption.

Uncountable

noun

The relief of pressure on a body part by surgery.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Indo-European *-h₁ Proto-Indo-European *déh₁ Proto-Italic *dē Latin dē Latin dē-der. English de- English compression English decompression From de- + compression.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˌdiːkəmˈpɹɛʃən/

Usage

Inflected Forms

decompressions (plural)

Derived Forms

decompressive microdecompression

Phrases

abdominal decompression decompression bomb decompression buoy decompression chamber decompression illness decompression party decompression schedule decompression sickness

Synonyms

decompressing

Rhymes With

session depression expression self-expression possession impression profession succession aggression obsession progression discretion

Questions

How do you pronounce decompression?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌdiːkəmˈpɹɛʃən/.
What does decompression mean?
The process of decompressing.
Where does decompression come from?
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Indo-European *-h₁ Proto-Indo-European *déh₁ Proto-Italic *dē Latin dē Latin dē-der. English de- English compression English decompression From de- + compression.

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