Compressor
noun
A machine or device that reduces the volume of something by applying pressure.
The air compressor in the garage helps to inflate the car tires.
Often appears as...
- air compressor
- gas compressor
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Technical
noun
An electronic device that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal.
The sound engineer used a compressor to control the volume levels of the song.
Often appears as...
- audio compressor
- dynamic range compressor
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The part of a refrigerator or air conditioner that compresses and pumps refrigerant gas.
The compressor in the refrigerator broke down, so it stopped cooling.
Often appears as...
- refrigerator compressor
- hvac compressor
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A machine or device that reduces the volume of something by applying pressure.
The air compressor in the garage helps to inflate the car tires.
Often appears as...
- air compressor
- gas compressor
Usage tips
Technical
noun
An electronic device that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal.
The sound engineer used a compressor to control the volume levels of the song.
Often appears as...
- audio compressor
- dynamic range compressor
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The part of a refrigerator or air conditioner that compresses and pumps refrigerant gas.
The compressor in the refrigerator broke down, so it stopped cooling.
Often appears as...
- refrigerator compressor
- hvac compressor
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Pressure Application
Compressor as a tool that applies force to condense materials or elements.
The workshop uses a compressor to compact metal scraps.
Pro Tip 2/3Space Efficiency
Compressor often implies making something more space-efficient through pressure.
A trash compressor can greatly reduce the volume of waste.
Pro Tip 3/3Mechanical Tool
A compressor is usually a large, noisy piece of machinery, not a simple hand tool.
The loud compressor startled me as it turned on.
Pro Tip 1/3Pressure Application
Compressor as a tool that applies force to condense materials or elements.
The workshop uses a compressor to compact metal scraps.
Pro Tip 2/3Space Efficiency
Compressor often implies making something more space-efficient through pressure.
A trash compressor can greatly reduce the volume of waste.
Pro Tip 3/3Mechanical Tool
A compressor is usually a large, noisy piece of machinery, not a simple hand tool.
The loud compressor startled me as it turned on.
Pro Tip 1/3Pressure Application
Compressor as a tool that applies force to condense materials or elements.
The workshop uses a compressor to compact metal scraps.
Pro Tip 2/3Space Efficiency
Compressor often implies making something more space-efficient through pressure.
A trash compressor can greatly reduce the volume of waste.
Pro Tip 3/3Mechanical Tool
A compressor is usually a large, noisy piece of machinery, not a simple hand tool.
The loud compressor startled me as it turned on.
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Best Moments of 2018 PIPE...
squeezes the venom out they don't have the compressor muscles like a snake has and instead the venom does more uses rather than being put through like a syringe got just a little bit of his venom he's got a lot more in there but we don't want to stress him out he's of
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Power Post Performance PIPE...
enough to drive steel posts in the limestone can be used in all sorts of conditions the power post driver can even operate underwater here's how it works a gas powered air compressor sends pressure through a hose to the post driver inside the distribution valve
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Why doesn't everyone...
The heat causes the compressed air to rapidly expand, bursting out of the exhaust and propelling the engine forward. As air leaves the engine it also turns a turbine embedded in the exhaust nozzle. This turbine powers the fan and the compressor blades,
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Garth Lenz: The true...
The other method of extraction is what's called the in situ. And here, massive amounts of water are superheated and pumped through the ground, through these vasts networks of pipelines, seismic lines, drill paths, compressor stations.
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Shipwreck From Explorer...
excavation was done using an airlift system driven by a air compressor and that was one of the logistically most difficult things to do we had to use a heavy-lift helicopter from the that's our precious air compressor courtesy of
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Safari Live - Day 125 PIPE...
to misfire and we were losing power and all these things but we pull we windows opened it all up took basically a compressor sprayed it down dried it out and no we good now something I want to show you is the skyline and all of a
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Infrared Camera:...
unfortunately several fatal accidents occurred today fridges use refrigerant a man-made chemical which absorbs heat it's circulated by this compressor which is the hottest part of the fridge the
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Indonesia's Coral Reefs...
comes from a long line of traditionally nomadic fishermen called the Bajau he specializes in spear fishing and catching aquarium fish using an air compressor to breathe
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D.I.Y. Prep: Tankless...
the problem is is that the deeper that I go the more pressure will take to push the air that far down and to that depth so this little compressor will work best
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Rescuing a 14 Ton Bread...
airbag capable of lifting 30 tons to bolster the trolley jacks. Using an electric compressor, he has to inflate it quickly to stabilize the truck.
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Best Moments of 2018 PIPE...
squeezes the venom out they don't have the compressor muscles like a snake has and instead the venom does more uses rather than being put through like a syringe got just a little bit of his venom he's got a lot more in there but we don't want to stress him out he's of
Video examples
Power Post Performance PIPE...
enough to drive steel posts in the limestone can be used in all sorts of conditions the power post driver can even operate underwater here's how it works a gas powered air compressor sends pressure through a hose to the post driver inside the distribution valve
Video examples
Why doesn't everyone...
The heat causes the compressed air to rapidly expand, bursting out of the exhaust and propelling the engine forward. As air leaves the engine it also turns a turbine embedded in the exhaust nozzle. This turbine powers the fan and the compressor blades,
Video examples
Garth Lenz: The true...
The other method of extraction is what's called the in situ. And here, massive amounts of water are superheated and pumped through the ground, through these vasts networks of pipelines, seismic lines, drill paths, compressor stations.
Video examples
Shipwreck From Explorer...
excavation was done using an airlift system driven by a air compressor and that was one of the logistically most difficult things to do we had to use a heavy-lift helicopter from the that's our precious air compressor courtesy of
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Safari Live - Day 125 PIPE...
to misfire and we were losing power and all these things but we pull we windows opened it all up took basically a compressor sprayed it down dried it out and no we good now something I want to show you is the skyline and all of a
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Infrared Camera:...
unfortunately several fatal accidents occurred today fridges use refrigerant a man-made chemical which absorbs heat it's circulated by this compressor which is the hottest part of the fridge the
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Indonesia's Coral Reefs...
comes from a long line of traditionally nomadic fishermen called the Bajau he specializes in spear fishing and catching aquarium fish using an air compressor to breathe
Video examples
D.I.Y. Prep: Tankless...
the problem is is that the deeper that I go the more pressure will take to push the air that far down and to that depth so this little compressor will work best
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Rescuing a 14 Ton Bread...
airbag capable of lifting 30 tons to bolster the trolley jacks. Using an electric compressor, he has to inflate it quickly to stabilize the truck.
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Imogen Heap
English Musician
I'm very lazy when it comes to making the original sound. I don't go through amplifiers and different compressors and signal parts. I just grab something, whether its an old guitar or a children's toy that happens to be lying around, and record it straight into the computer.
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John Rhys-Davies
Welsh Actor
I'd love to spend more time on the Isle of Man. I love the anonymity of putting on a boiler suit and going down to buy parts for the compressor. And Norman Wisdom's a neighbour; I salute him occasionally.
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Imogen Heap
English Musician
I'm very lazy when it comes to making the original sound. I don't go through amplifiers and different compressors and signal parts. I just grab something, whether its an old guitar or a children's toy that happens to be lying around, and record it straight into the computer.
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John Rhys-Davies
Welsh Actor
I'd love to spend more time on the Isle of Man. I love the anonymity of putting on a boiler suit and going down to buy parts for the compressor. And Norman Wisdom's a neighbour; I salute him occasionally.
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