Compressor

usgb/kəmˈpresər/
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.
Visual representation of "compressor" - A machine or device that reduces the volume of something by applying pressure.

Often appears as...

  • air compressor
  • gas compressor

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Pressure Application

Compressor as a tool that applies force to condense materials or elements.

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The workshop uses a compressor to compact metal scraps.
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Space Efficiency

Compressor often implies making something more space-efficient through pressure.

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A trash compressor can greatly reduce the volume of waste.
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Mechanical Tool

A compressor is usually a large, noisy piece of machinery, not a simple hand tool.

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The loud compressor startled me as it turned on.
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