Synonyms for compression

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kuh m-presh-uh n

Phonetic Transcription : kəmˈprɛʃ ən

Définition of compression

Origin : c.1400, from Middle French compression (14c.), from Latin compressionem (nominative compressio) "a pressing together," noun of action from past participle stem of comprimere (see compress (v.)). Related: Compressional. Compressional wave is attested from 1887.

noun condensation

Example sentences :

The necessary heat in this case is produced by the compression of air.
Extract from : « The Story of a Tinder-box » by Charles Meymott Tidy

That,” said Fred Sanders, with a compression of the lips, “has settled it forever.
Extract from : « Adrift on the Pacific » by Edward S. Ellis

The resistance of a body to compression does not depend upon its hardness.
Extract from : « Practical Mechanics for Boys » by J. S. Zerbe

A compression spring of this kind has a very wide range of movement.
Extract from : « Practical Mechanics for Boys » by J. S. Zerbe

The progress must be slower, if anything, and with the compression working as a brake.
Extract from : « The White Desert » by Courtney Ryley Cooper

The ultimate strength of concrete in compression was taken as 2,000 lbs.
Extract from : « Concrete Construction » by Halbert P. Gillette

I did not reply; but by the compression of my lips I presume he saw that I was dubious.
Extract from : « The Seven Secrets » by William Le Queux

The compression around my chest was like that of a tightening band of iron.
Extract from : « Swept Out to Sea » by W. Bertram Foster

Compression means that nothing must be included that can be left out.
Extract from : « The Short-story » by William Patterson Atkinson

That can be due only to the strain of crushing produced by the stress of compression.
Extract from : « The Aeroplane Speaks » by H. Barber

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