compression

One entry found for compression.

Main Entry: com·pres·sion
Pronunciation: k&m-'pre-sh&n
Function: noun
1 a : the act, process, or result of compressing b : the state of being compressed
2 : the process of compressing the fuel mixture in a cylinder of an internal combustion engine (as in an automobile)
3 : the compressed remains of a fossil plant
4 : conversion (as of data, a data file, or a communications signal) in order to reduce the space occupied or bandwidth required
- com·pres·sion·al /-'presh-n&l, -'pre-sh&-n^&l/ adjective