compressor

noun

com·pres·sor | \kəm-ˈpre-sər

Definition of compressor

: one that compresses: such as

a : a muscle that compresses a part

b : a machine that compresses gases

Examples of compressor in a Sentence

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The engine of a British Airways jet caught fire in Las Vegas nearly three years ago because a compressor cracked from regular usage, federal investigators announced Wednesday. — Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, "NTSB: British Airways engine failed because of compressor disk cracked from use," 21 June 2018 The cause of the fire appeared to be accidental; Murray said some dust got heated up and caused a compressor to catch on fire. — Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com, "Weymouth firefighters battle two-alarm blaze," 26 Mar. 2018 Two other Dominion compressors, in Loudoun and Fairfax Counties, are already situated along the same pipeline. — Teo Armus, Washington Post, "Dominion may move the compressor it planned to build across from Mount Vernon," 3 July 2018 Although some people opt for a full-size spare or a space saver spare, the simplest option is to carry a kit containing a tire sealer and compressor similar to what many new cars now have. — Bob Weber, chicagotribune.com, "What is the risk of buying a discontinued car?," 6 May 2018 But Fade, of the energy company, said the compressor would blend into the forest in any case. — Teo Armus, Washington Post, "Across from Washington’s estate, a fight between natural gas and a historic view," 26 June 2018 The DeWalt compressor features 165 max PSI and two universal couples, so two people can draw air at the same time. — Popular Mechanics, "Today's Best Deals: Pump Yourself Up With Air Compressors for Less," 12 June 2018 Obviously there’s no need for another alternator, and electric motors are used to drive the water pump and the air-conditioning compressor. — Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, "Nine Things You Must Know about the New Mercedes Inline-Six," 20 Mar. 2018 An air compressor was reported taken from an unlocked work van in the 200 block of East Wilson Street between 7 a.m. and 7:15 a.m. July 6. — Graydon Megan, chicagotribune.com, "Elmhurst police blotter: Boy playing Pokemon Go in Wilder Park had sword, two knives," 13 July 2018

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