decompression
de·comp·res·sion
noun
1.
restoring compressed information to its normal form for use or display
2.
relieving pressure
Origin
From de- + compression.
Phrases
- abdominal decompression
- decompression bomb
- decompression buoy
- decompression chamber
- decompression illness
- decompression party
- decompression schedule
- decompression sickness
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