decompression


Definition: Meaning of, decompression in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / diːkəmˈprɛʃ(ə)n /

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decompression decompressions
  1. restoring compressed information to its normal form for use or display
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  2. especially bringing a compressed person gradually back to atmospheric pressure relieving pressure
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decompression used in phrases

  • decompression chamber (noun)
    1. a special room where people go after they have been deep under the sea, so that their bodies can slowly return to normal air pressure
  • decompression sickness (noun)
    1. a dangerous medical condition that people get when they come up from deep under the sea too quickly [=  the bends]
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