US /kəmˈprɛsɝ/ UK /kəmˈprɛsɝ/
noun Freq #29663

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    a mechanical device that compresses gases

    We have a lot of power, and the new arenak cylinders of our compressors will stand anything.

Thesaurus

Word family
Forms compressors
Derived forms compandercompandorcompressorlessmicrocompressorsupercompressorthermocompressorturbocompressor
Related forms pressure

Etymology

From compress + -or, or from New Latin compressor.

Topics

markdown

Send feedback

Optional — only if you'd like a reply.