compression

• Sustantivo que denota la acción o el proceso de comprimir algo en un espacio o volumen menor, o la reducción del volumen de datos necesario para representar información.

A noun referring to the act or process of pressing something into a smaller space or volume, or reducing the amount of data needed to represent information.

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1. Increase in densityB2formaltechnical

   An increase in the density of a substance or material, often by applying pressure.

   Compresión (aumento de densidad)

   • The compression of the gas in the cylinder raised its temperature.
   • Engineers study the compression of soil under heavy structures.
   • The compression of air in the pump creates pressure.

   Sinónimoscompactionconsolidationdensificationpressingsqueezing

   Antónimosdilationexpansionrarefaction

2. Reduction in sizeB2formaltechnical

   The process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together, often under force.

   compresión

   • The compression of the spring stores potential energy.
   • The compression of the foam made it easier to pack.
   • The compression of the material changed its shape permanently.

   Sinónimoscompactioncondensationconstrictioncontractionnarrowingshrinkingsqueezesqueezing

   Antónimosdilationdistensionenlargementexpansioninflation

3. Data compressionB2formalIT

   Encoding information using fewer bits than the original representation, reducing storage or bandwidth requirements.

   Compresión de datos

   • Data compression is essential for streaming video efficiently.
   • The file uses lossless compression to preserve quality.
   • Image compression reduces the file size for faster uploads.

   Sinónimospacking

4. Application of pressureB2formalmedical

   The act of applying pressure to a part of the body, often to stop bleeding or reduce swelling.

   Compresión (aplicación de presión)

   • Apply direct compression to the wound to stop the bleeding.
   • Compression bandages are used to reduce swelling in the ankle.
   • The doctor recommended compression therapy for the patient's leg.

   Sinónimosconstrictionpressingpressuresqueezing

   Antónimosdecompressionreleaserelief