decompression

Meaning

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.

Synonyms

decompressing

dismantlement

dismantling

razing

release

step-down

underpressure

unloading

unpacking

pressure reduction

relax the pressure

diminution of pressure

annulment

reduction voltage

Translations

décompression

decompressione

descompresión

Dekomprimierung

descompressió

αποσυμπίεση

Dekompression

descompressão

Druckverminderung

decompressie

Druckabnahme

ilk duruma genişletme

فك الضغط

Auftauen

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌdiːkəmˈpɹɛʃən/

Etymology

From de- + compression.