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Definition of compressor
: one that compresses: such asa : a muscle that compresses a partb : a machine that compresses gases
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Recent Examples of compressor from the Web
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The office contained a reclining chair, drills and parts, picks, an air compressor, gauze, drugs, mold-making equipment and other items, police said.
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MMSD will be responsible for designing, constructing and operating the landfill gas treatment plant, compressors and meters to be built on Metro property, under the agreement.
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The replacement compressor is supposed to arrive on Friday, Hicks said.
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But a bigger impact would be the loss of Sears as a supplier - the retailer has a big selection of tools, including compressors.
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Equipped with towing equipment, a jack, an air compressor, spare gas and a massive cowcatcher-like steel front bumper, the response teams’ priority, after safety, is clearing the roadway quickly.
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There is currently no federal energy standard for air compressors, uninterruptable power supplies or portable air conditioners, according to the lawsuit.
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The standards apply to portable air conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies, air compressors, walk-in coolers and freezers, and commercial packaged boilers.
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The energy efficiency standards at issue in the lawsuit also cover walk-in coolers and freezers, air compressors, commercial packaged boilers and uninterruptable power supplies.
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First Known Use of compressor
1839
COMPRESSOR Defined for English Language Learners
compressor
playDefinition of compressor for English Language Learners
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: a machine that compresses air or gas
COMPRESSOR Defined for Kids
compressor
playDefinition of compressor for Students
: a machine for reducing the volume of something (as air) by pressure
Medical Dictionary
compressor
playMedical Definition of compressor
: one that compresses: asa: a muscle that compresses a partb: a machine that compresses gases
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