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Definition of Decompressing
1. Noun. Relieving pressure (especially bringing a compressed person gradually back to atmospheric pressure).
Generic synonyms: Alleviation, Easement, Easing, Relief
Derivative terms: Decompress, Decompress
Antonyms: Compression
Definition of Decompressing
1. Verb. (present participle of decompress) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Decompressing
1. decompress [v] - See also: decompress
Lexicographical Neighbors of Decompressing
Literary usage of Decompressing
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Diseases of occupation and vocational hygiene by George Martin Kober, William Clinton Hanson (1916)
"HALDANE'S TABLE FOR DECOMPRESSION Atmosphere 40l 30 Decompressing FROM 40 LB.
GAUGE PRESSURE TO ATMOSPHERE AFTER 3 HOURS IMMERSION. DR. ..."
2. New York Tunnel Extension, the Pennsylvania Railroad: Description of the by American Society of Civil Engineers (1910)
"The details of these decompressing valves will be found in a paper by the writer
entitled "Caisson Disease and Its Prevention."* For locking out materials, ..."
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