decompression

Signification (Anglais)

1. (uncountable, usually) The process of decompressing.
2. (uncountable, usually) The restoration to atmospheric pressure of a person who has spent time under higher pressure (such as a diver).
3. (uncountable, usually) 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.
4. (uncountable, usually) The relief of pressure on a body part by surgery.

Concepts

décompression

Synonymes

decompressing

dismantlement

dismantling

razing

release

step-down

underpressure

unloading

unpacking

pressure reduction

relax the pressure

diminution of pressure

annulment

reduction voltage

Traductions

decompressione

descompresión

Dekomprimierung

αποσυμπίεση

descompressió

descompressão

Dekompression

Druckverminderung

decompressie

Druckabnahme

ilk duruma genişletme

فك الضغط

Auftauen

descompactação

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˌdiːkəmˈpɹɛʃən/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From de- + compression.