Compressors: meaning, definitions and examples

Mistakenly repeated word; see above for the correct explanation.

A device used to move liquids or gases through mechanical action. Found in various applications such as water supply, oil industry, and medical devices.

• The pump in the aquarium keeps the water circulating and well-oxygenated

A device or mechanism used specifically in nuclear reactors to maintain the pressure of the primary coolant loop to prevent water from boiling. Often seen in the context of nuclear power plants.

• The pressurizer in the nuclear reactor ensures that the coolant remains in liquid form despite high temperatures

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• Same as above

A type of data compressor specifically for reducing the size of files.

• Use a file compressor like ZIP or RAR to reduce the space files take up on your hard drive

Software or algorithms used to reduce the size of data files or streams.

• To send large amounts of data over the internet more efficiently, a data compressor is necessary