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Compressor

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Noun
  1. 1
    A device that produces pressure, such as a gas compressor that produces pressurized gas.
  2. 2
    a mechanical device that compresses gasses wordnet
  3. 3
    A device that squeezes (compresses).; An instrument for compressing an artery (especially the femoral artery) or other part.
  4. 4
    an electronic device that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal. wordnet
  5. 5
    A device that squeezes (compresses).; An apparatus for confining or flattening between glass plates an object to be examined with the microscope; a compressorium.
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  1. 6
    A device that squeezes (compresses).; A machine for compressing gases, especially an air compressor.

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

  2. 7
    A device that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal.
  3. 8
    A muscle that compresses certain parts.
  4. 9
    A program or algorithm for compressing data.

Etymology

From compress + -or, or from New Latin compressor.

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