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incompressible

/ˌɪn.kəmˈpres.ə.bəl/

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adjective

/ˌɪn.kəmˈpres.ə.bəl/C2formalscientific
  • ruОписывает вещество, которое не может быть сжато или уменьшено в объёме под давлением.

Describes a substance that cannot be compressed or reduced in volume under pressure.

  1. Resistant to compressionC1formaltechnical

    Incapable of being compressed or reduced in volume under pressure.

    ruНесжимаемый

    • Water is nearly incompressible, making it ideal for hydraulic systems.
    • The material is incompressible, so it maintains its shape under extreme force.
    • Engineers must account for incompressible fluids in their calculations.

    Antonymscompressible

Forms
  • more incompressible comparative form
  • most incompressible superlative form