Found 2 items, similar to Compressor.
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Definition: compressor
compressor
n : a mechanical device that compresses gasses
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Compressor
Compressor
\Com*press"or\, n. [L.]
Anything which serves to compress; as:
(a) (Anat.) A muscle that compresses certain parts.
(b) (Surg.) An instrument for compressing an artery (esp.,
the femoral artery) or other part.
(c) An apparatus for confining or flattening between glass
plates an object to be examined with the microscope; --
called also
compressorium.
(d) (Mach.) A machine for compressing gases; especially, an
air compressor.
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