compressor
noun
com·pres·sor
kəm-ˈpre-sər 
: one that compresses: such as
a
: a muscle that compresses a part
b
: a machine that compresses gases
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Fortunately, a pair of tugboats were able to rescue the U.S.-flagged vessel and tow it to safety, where it was determined a broken air compressor valve was to blame.
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USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
Superchargers, like turbochargers, are air compressors that feed oxygen to the engine.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 3 Apr. 2024
Cons The compressor base makes this machine super heavy to lift.
—Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
While United and the FAA haven't said what exactly caused the flames, the issue appears to be a compressor stall, which happens when there's an airflow disruption in the engine.
—Tom Costello, NBC News, 7 Mar. 2024
The foredeck also has space for other toys and equipment, such as dive compressors.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024
And ductless systems typically require extensive installation that includes wiring, making a hole in a wall and a sizeable external compressor.
—Associated Press, Quartz, 12 Mar. 2024
Heat pumps rely on electricity to drive the compressor and fans.
—Rhett Allain, WIRED, 10 Mar. 2024
The refrigerant boils and evaporates into a vapor, and a compressor increases its temperature and pressure.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2024
USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
Superchargers, like turbochargers, are air compressors that feed oxygen to the engine.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 3 Apr. 2024
Cons The compressor base makes this machine super heavy to lift.
—Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
While United and the FAA haven't said what exactly caused the flames, the issue appears to be a compressor stall, which happens when there's an airflow disruption in the engine.
—Tom Costello, NBC News, 7 Mar. 2024
The foredeck also has space for other toys and equipment, such as dive compressors.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024
And ductless systems typically require extensive installation that includes wiring, making a hole in a wall and a sizeable external compressor.
—Associated Press, Quartz, 12 Mar. 2024
Heat pumps rely on electricity to drive the compressor and fans.
—Rhett Allain, WIRED, 10 Mar. 2024
The refrigerant boils and evaporates into a vapor, and a compressor increases its temperature and pressure.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2024
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compressor
noun
com·pres·sor
kəm-ˈpres-ər
: a person or machine that compresses
an air compressor
Medical Definition
compressor
noun
com·pres·sor
-ˈpres-ər
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