Compressor: meaning, definitions and examples
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compressor
[ kษmหprษsษr ]
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
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.
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:
๐ต๐น compressor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคชเฅเคฐเฅเคธเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Kompressor
๐ฎ๐ฉ kompresor
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพะผะฟัะตัะพั
๐ต๐ฑ kompresor
๐ฏ๐ต ใณใณใใฌใใตใผ
๐ซ๐ท compresseur
๐ช๐ธ compresor
๐น๐ท kompresรถr
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ถ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุถุงุบุท
๐จ๐ฟ kompresor
๐ธ๐ฐ kompresor
๐จ๐ณ ๅ็ผฉๆบ
๐ธ๐ฎ kompresor
๐ฎ๐ธ รพjรถppu
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะพะผะฟัะตััะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แแกแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kompressor
๐ฒ๐ฝ compresor
Word origin
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.