compressor

Meaning

1. A device that produces pressure, such as a gas compressor that produces pressurized gas.
2. A device that squeezes (compresses).
3. A device that squeezes (compresses).
4. A device that squeezes (compresses).
5. A device that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal.
6. A muscle that compresses certain parts.
7. A program or algorithm for compressing data.

Synonyms

blower

compactor

condenser

constrictor

impeller

liquidizer

mangle

squeezer

volume compressor

tire pump

compression engine

comp.

compressor machine

sound compressor

compression software

Translations

compresseur

Kompressor

compressore

compresor

Verdichter

συμπιεστής

kompresör

compressor

sıkıştırıcı

compressor

Kältemittelverdichter

Druckverband

compressor

Etymology

From compress + -or, or from New Latin compressor.