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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But there’s still a lot to make heat pumps better–closing up leaks in heat exchangers, controlling the speed of compressors, setting up defrosters to only defrost when needed, and even testing out how placing thermostats and other equipment in the home can impact a heat pump’s efficiency.
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Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
The jump starter also features an air compressor with an auto stop feature.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Integrating the exothermic Haber-Bosch process with electrolysis further raises system efficiency, since waste heat from compressors and ammonia synthesis can preheat feedwater.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
The defroster and defogger system shuts off during certain HVAC system faults, such as electrical compressor failure, due to the programming of the HVAC and ECU software, according to the recall report.
—James Powel, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
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Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
The jump starter also features an air compressor with an auto stop feature.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Integrating the exothermic Haber-Bosch process with electrolysis further raises system efficiency, since waste heat from compressors and ammonia synthesis can preheat feedwater.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
The defroster and defogger system shuts off during certain HVAC system faults, such as electrical compressor failure, due to the programming of the HVAC and ECU software, according to the recall report.
—James Powel, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for compressor
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“Compressor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compressor. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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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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