decompressing

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang bezeichnet, bei dem Druck verringert wird, insbesondere die allmähliche Rückkehr einer Person aus einer Umgebung mit erhöhtem Druck zum normalen Atmosphärendruck; auch allgemein das Entspannen oder Erholen nach Stress oder Anspannung.

A noun referring to the process of relieving pressure, especially gradually bringing a person who has been in a compressed environment back to normal atmospheric pressure.

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1. Relieving pressureB2formalmedical

   The process of gradually bringing a person back to normal atmospheric pressure after being in a compressed environment, such as underwater or in a pressurized chamber.

   Dekompression

   • The diver underwent decompressing after a deep dive.
   • Decompressing is essential to prevent decompression sickness.
   • The medical team monitored the patient during decompressing.

   Synonymedecompression

   Antonymecompressing

• Verb, das angibt, dass Druck entfernt oder etwas Zusammengedrücktes wieder ausgedehnt wird, z. B. Daten oder Körpergewebe; auch: sich nach Stress entspannen.

A verb used to indicate the act of releasing pressure or expanding compressed data, or relaxing after stress.

1. Restore to uncompressed formB2formal

   To expand data or files back to their original size after compression.

   Dekomprimieren

   • You need to decompress the zip file before you can view the documents.
   • The software automatically decompresses the images when you open them.
   • He decompressed the archive to access the photos.

   Synonymeexpandextractinflateuncompressunpackunzip

   Antonymecompress

2. Decrease pressureB2formal

   To reduce the pressure of a gas or liquid, especially in a controlled way.

   Druck abbauen

   • The diver must decompress slowly to avoid decompression sickness.
   • The engineers decompressed the chamber before opening it.
   • The system automatically decompresses the air when the valve is opened.

   Synonymebleeddepressurizereleaserelievevent

   Antonymecompresspressurize

3. Relax or unwindB1informal

   To become less tense, rest, or take one's ease after a period of stress or activity.

   Entspannen

   • After a long week at work, I like to decompress by watching a movie.
   • She decompresses by taking a long walk in the park.
   • He needs some time to decompress after the intense meeting.

   Synonymechill outdestressloosen uprelaxunwind

   Antonymeagitatestresstensetension