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decompression

/dɪˌkɒmpɪˈsɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does decompression mean?

noun

The process or result of reducing the pressure of compressed air, gas, or liquid, or the removal of compression from a substance. The act of relieving or reducing the pressure or tension of something.

Example

"The scuba diver experienced a rapid decompression while ascending from the depths of the ocean."

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