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Definition decompression in American English

decompression noun

[uncountable]noun
/ˌdikəmˈpreʃ(ə)n/
1

the process of reducing the pressure on something

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absorbanceair resistanceamplitude
1.1

the process of allowing your body to return to normal air pressure after you have been diving deep under water

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backstrokebathebathing
2

the process of decompressing a computer file

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ABENDaccess timeA-D conversion
Definition decompression in American English