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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

decompressors

/dɪˈkɒmpresər/ noun · British & US
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What does decompressors mean?

noun

Devices or systems used to reduce the pressure of compressed air, gas, or liquid, or to extract data from a compressed file.

Example

"The decompressors on the aircraft were used to reduce the pressure in the cabin during ascent."

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