compressor — Englisches Wörterbuch

Substantiv

1. A device that produces pressure, such as a gas compressor that produces pressurized gas.

2. A device that squeezes (compresses). An instrument for compressing an artery (especially the femoral artery) or other part.

3. A device that squeezes (compresses). An apparatus for confining or flattening between glass plates an object to be examined with the microscope; a compressorium.

4. A device that squeezes (compresses). A machine for compressing gases, especially an air compressor.

   Beispiele

   The compressor is mounted adjacent to the fuel tank and provides compressed air for operating the locomotive brakes, control gear, sanders and warning horns.

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.

Substantiv

1. a mechanical device that compresses gasses

   Oberbegriffe

   mechanical device

2. an electronic device that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal.

   Oberbegriffe

   electronic device