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compressor

 

[ kษ™mหˆprษ›sษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

machinery

A device that compresses air or gas in order to store it for later use or to increase its pressure for a specific application. Compressors are commonly used in refrigeration, air conditioning, and industrial processes.

Synonyms

generator, pressurizer, pump

Examples of usage

  • The compressor in the refrigerator keeps the food cold.
  • The air compressor in the workshop powers the pneumatic tools.
  • The compressor on the air conditioner helps regulate the temperature in the room.
Context #2 | Noun

computer technology

A software tool or algorithm that reduces the size of data or files, making them easier to store or transmit. Compressors are essential for efficient data storage and transfer in computer systems.

Synonyms

data compressor, file compressor, packer

Examples of usage

  • I used a file compressor to reduce the size of the images before sending them via email.
  • The video streaming service uses a compression algorithm to deliver high-quality videos over the internet.

Translations

Translations of the word "compressor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น compressor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค‚เคชเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคธเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kompressor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kompresor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะผะฟั€ะตัะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kompresor

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒณใƒ—ใƒฌใƒƒใ‚ตใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท compresseur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ compresor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kompresรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์••์ถ•๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุงุบุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kompresor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kompresor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽ‹็ผฉๆœบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kompresor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพjรถppu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะผะฟั€ะตััะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒžแƒ แƒ”แƒกแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kompressor

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ compresor

Etymology

The word 'compressor' originated from the Latin word 'compressus', which is the past participle of 'comprimere', meaning 'to press together'. The concept of compressing air or gas dates back to the 17th century when early compressors were used in mining operations. Over time, the technology evolved, leading to the development of various types of compressors for different applications in industries such as manufacturing, refrigeration, and computing.

See also: compress, compressed, compressible, compression, compressors, decompress, decompressing, uncompress.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,212 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.