compressive

C2 Topic:Science & Research
US /kəmˈpɹɛsɪv/ UK /kəmˈpɹɛsɪv/
adj Freq #188188

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    that compresses

    They are nearly as thick as the hull and have a compressive resistance almost equal to that of armor steel.

Etymology

From compress + -ive.

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