compressor

kəmˈprɛsə
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Translation of compressor from English into Dutch

Noun

1.

mechanical

TECH.
device that increases gas pressure
TECH.
  • The compressor in the air conditioner stopped working.De compressor in de airconditioner stopte met werken.
2.

technology

TECH.
program that reduces data size
TECH.
  • The file was too large, so I used a compressor.Het bestand was te groot, dus ik gebruikte een compressor.
3.

audio

TECH.
machine that reduces audio signal range
TECH.
  • The sound engineer adjusted the compressor settings.De geluidstechnicus paste de instellingen van de compressor aan.
4.

medical

TECH.
muscle that applies pressure to body parts
TECH.
compressorspier drukspier samendrukker
  • The compressor muscle helps in swallowing.De compressorspier helpt bij het slikken.
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Expressions with compressor: examples in English and translations in Dutch

luchtcompressor
The mechanic used an air compressor to run the impact wrench.
centrifugaalcompressor
The plant uses a centrifugal compressor to pressurize the natural gas pipeline.
zuigercompressor
The workshop uses a piston compressor to power the pneumatic tools.
zuigercompressor
The plant installed a new reciprocating compressor to boost natural gas pressure.
axiaalstroomcompressor
The jet engine uses an axial-flow compressor.

Images of compressor

  • compressor: device that increases gas pressure
    (mechanical) compressor
  • compressor: machine that reduces audio signal range
    (audio) compressor

Synonyms and analogies of compressor in English

Examples of compressor in a sentence

  • The compressor was essential for the refrigeration unit.
  • The compressor reduced the video size significantly.
  • I downloaded a compressor to shrink the images.
  • The studio invested in a new compressor for better sound quality.
  • He explained how the compressor works to the trainees.
  • The compressor in the jaw aids in chewing.

Translations of "compressor" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
compressornm.

The motor is coupled with the compressor for optimal operation.

De motor is gekoppeld aan de compressor voor een optimale werking.

Use a regulator to control the compressor's output pressure efficiently.

Gebruik een regelaar om de uitgangsdruk van de compressor efficiënt te regelen.

The compressor squeezes the gaseous working fluid and sucks this together.

De compressor zuigt het gasvormige werkmedium aan en perst dit samen.

We can then indicate which compressor you can buy the best.

Wij kunnen dan aangeven welke compressor u het beste kunt kopen.

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compressor: Examples and translations in context

The ac compressor is necessary for the production of cold air.

De airco compressor is nodig voor de productie van koele lucht.

Be sure that the condenser and the compressor are well ventilated.

Zorg ervoor dat de condensor en de compressor voldoende ventilatie hebben.

An additional compressor could strip out all the tabs and spaces.

Met een extra compressor kunnen alle tabs en spaties worden verwijderd.

Many 'cold' starts are very bad for the compressor.

Veel 'koude' starts zijn erg slecht voor de compressor.

For the project, a medium-powered compressor was adequate to inflate tires fast.

Voor dit project was een middelsterke compressor ruim voldoende om banden snel op te pompen.

Is she here again? -They used their own compressor.

Is ze hier alweer? -Ze gebruikten hun eigen compressor.

See also:

air compressorpiston compressorreciprocating compressor
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