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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The Apex kitchen comes equipped with a dual-place induction cooktop, rectangular sink, 12V compressor fridge and convection microwave.
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C.c. Weiss
may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026
Methane gas pipelines and power plants, along with their associated infrastructure, like compressor stations, metering and regulation stations, already run beneath our forests, through our neighborhoods, under our rivers, and in our communities.
—Sydney Collins, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
Members can gain access to a range of special offers, from premium EQs, reverbs and compressors, to guitar processing plug-ins and more.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
For example, higher seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER2) ratings, variable-speed compressors and smart climate controls are adding more to installation costs currently.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 May 2026
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C.c. Weiss
may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026
Methane gas pipelines and power plants, along with their associated infrastructure, like compressor stations, metering and regulation stations, already run beneath our forests, through our neighborhoods, under our rivers, and in our communities.
—Sydney Collins, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
Members can gain access to a range of special offers, from premium EQs, reverbs and compressors, to guitar processing plug-ins and more.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
For example, higher seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER2) ratings, variable-speed compressors and smart climate controls are adding more to installation costs currently.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 May 2026
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“Compressor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compressor. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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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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