compressor

CEFRC1

/kəˈmprɛsər/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A machine that makes gas or air take up less space.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A device that produces pressure, such as a gas compressor that produces pressurized gas.

Examples

  • The air compressor went off in the garage and startled me.

  • The compressor is broken; we should buy a new one.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A device that squeezes (compresses).

  2. An instrument for compressing an artery (especially the femoral artery) or other part.

  3. An apparatus for confining or flattening between glass plates an object to be examined with the microscope; a compressorium.

More examples

In context

  • The compressor is mounted adjacent to the fuel tank and provides compressed air for operating the locomotive brakes, control gear, sanders and warning horns.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The mechanic replaced the broken blank to restore airflow in the system.

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Origin

noun

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