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compressibility

/kəmˈprɛsɪbɪlɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does compressibility mean?

noun

The quality or state of being compressible; the ease with which something can be compressed. The measure of how easily a substance can be compressed.

Example

"The compressibility of air is an important factor in the design of aircraft and spacecraft."

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