decompression — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The process of decompressing.

   Usage

   • Uncountable
   • usually

   Examples

   The decompression of large data files may take a while.

2. The restoration to atmospheric pressure of a person who has spent time under higher pressure (such as a diver).

   Usage

   • Uncountable
   • usually

3. 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.

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   • Uncountable
   • usually

4. The relief of pressure on a body part by surgery.

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   • Uncountable
   • usually

Noun

1. restoring compressed information to its normal form for use or display

   Antonyms

   compression

   Broader terms

   decodingdecryptiondecipherment

2. relieving pressure (especially bringing a compressed person gradually back to atmospheric pressure)

   Synonyms

   decompressing

   Antonyms

   compression

   Broader terms

   easingeasementalleviationrelief