noun
decompression
dee-kuhm-PREH-shuhn
noun
1
The act or process of relieving pressure.
"The diver went through a slow decompression to avoid getting the bends."
2
The restoration of a compressed computer file to its original size and form.
"Decompression of the archive took only a few seconds."
3
A surgical procedure that relieves pressure on a nerve or body part.
"The surgeon performed spinal decompression to ease the patient's back pain."
How to Use Decompression
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of releasing pressure — used for divers, data files, and medical procedures alike.
Common pairings
decompression sickness
decompression chamber
file decompression
Word Forms
decompressions plural
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Etymology
Formed from de- + compression.