Decompression

Definitions

1. The process of decompressing.
   uncountable, usually
2. The restoration to atmospheric pressure of a person who has spent time under higher pressure (such as a diver).
   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.
   uncountable, usually
4. The relief of pressure on a body part by surgery.
   uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Examples

“The decompression of large data files may take⟳ a while.”

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