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Definition of compressed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
made smallerpressed tightly together to make denser or smaller
- The compressed file takes up less space.
2.
gasesair or gas squeezed into a small space
- Compressed air is used to power the drill.
Expressions with compressed
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air at higher pressure used to power machines or for cleaning
Compressed air is used to power tools and clean equipment.
file that has been compressed using software
The compressed file was created using a zip program.
gas at a reduced volume and increased pressure
The compressed gas is stored in cylinders for industrial use..
medical condition from rapid decompression in high-pressure environments
Divers must ascend slowly to avoid compressed air illness.
Origin of compressed
com- (together) + press (to squeeze)
Terms with compressed included in their meaning
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weapons
gun that uses compressed air to fire projectiles
food
snack made of compressed breakfast cereal
material
hat made from compressed fibers
compressed
pressed into a thinner shape
food item
compressed cake made of rice grains
cube form
small cube of compressed sugar
pressure
become compressed or squeezed
aquatic life
small freshwater fish with bright colors and compressed body
physically compressed
pressed or squeezed with a force that destroys or deforms
tools
tool using compressed air for cleaning or inflating
sound
device producing loud sound using compressed air
medical
metal container storing compressed oxygen for use
compressed
reduced by sliding or crushing parts together
toy
flying toy rocket powered by compressed air
compressed data
computer file with compressed data, often containing multiple files
equipment
small metal container holding compressed gas for tools, fuel, or devices
cosmetics
cosmetic face powder compressed into a compact form for easy use
compression
situation of being compressed in space
technology
restore compressed data to its original form
weapon
gun that uses compressed air to fire pellets
agriculture
bundle of compressed fibers like hay or cotton
storage
cylindrical container for storing compressed gas
food
snack made of compressed muesli ingredients
cosmetics
thick layer of compressed powder makeup
Examples of compressed in a sentence
His compressed schedule left no time for breaks. The mechanic used compressed gas to clean the engine parts. Compressed nitrogen is stored in these heavy-duty tanks.
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- French:compressé, comprimé, ...
- German:komprimiert, ...
- Italian:compresso, ...
- Spanish:comprimido, presurizado, ...
- Portuguese:comprimido, pressurizado, ...
- Chinese:压缩的, 被压缩的, ...
- Japanese:圧縮された, 圧搾された, ...
- Arabic:مَضْغُوط, ...
- Hebrew:דָּחוּס, ...
- Russian:сжатый, ...
- Ukrainian:стиснутий, стиснений, ...
- Hindi:संकुचित, संपीड़ित, ...
Definition of compress - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
informationtr. condense information into a shorter formtr.
- He compressed the report into a one-page summary.
2.
physicstr./intr. squeeze or press togethertr./intr.
- She had to compress the clothes to fit them into the suitcase..
3.
technologytr. TECH. reduce digital information size using fewer bitstr. TECH.
- The software compresses files to save space.
Noun
1.
medical padcloth pad for applying pressure to a body part
- She applied a cold compress to the swollen area..
2.
mechanicalTECH. machine used for compressing materialsTECH.
- The cotton was packed using a large compress.
Images of compress
cloth pad for applying pressure to a body part 
machine used for compressing materials
Origin of compress
Latin, comprimere (to press together)
Examples of compress in a sentence
The app compresses large files quickly. He had to compress the trash to close the bin. The software can compress large files quickly. You can compress the video to upload it faster. The app can compress images without losing quality. He used a warm compress for his sore muscles.
The nurse placed a compress on the wound. The factory installed a new compress for plastics. A steam-powered compress was used in the process.
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- French:comprimer, compresse, ...
- German:komprimieren, Druckverband, ...
- Italian:comprimere, impacco, ...
- Spanish:resumir, compresa, ...
- Portuguese:resumir, compressa, ...
- Chinese:压缩, 敷布, ...
- Japanese:圧縮する, 湿布, ...
- Arabic:أَوْجَز, كِمادَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְתַמְצֵת, קוֹמְפְּרֶס, ...
- Russian:сжимать, компресс, ...
- Ukrainian:стискати, компрес, ...
- Hindi:संक्षिप्त करना, पट्टी, ...
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