decompression
/diːkəmˈpɹɛʃən/ · noun
Meaning
- The process of decompressing.
- The restoration to atmospheric pressure of a person who has spent time under higher pressure (such as a diver)
- Mode of operation of some internal combustion engines that makes them easier to start, but significantly increases fuel consumption.
- The relief of pressure on a body part by surgery
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