decompression
/ˌdiːkəmˈpɹɛʃən/ noun C2- The process of decompressing. · The decompression of large data files may take a while.
- The restoration to atmospheric pressure of a person who has spent time under higher pressure (such as a diver).
- 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.
- The relief of pressure on a body part by surgery.
Plural decompressions
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