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 growing natural gas operations have obstructed their path with sprawling well pads and compressor stations, forcing them to navigate degraded landscapes.
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Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
This includes offerings like compressors, valves, and sealing systems, which are critical for natural gas and energy infrastructure.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 9 May 2025
This causes both the motor and compressor to get hot.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
The seller also installed an onboard air compressor for quickly airing up those big tires.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 23 Apr. 2025
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Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
This includes offerings like compressors, valves, and sealing systems, which are critical for natural gas and energy infrastructure.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 9 May 2025
This causes both the motor and compressor to get hot.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
The seller also installed an onboard air compressor for quickly airing up those big tires.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Compressor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compressor. Accessed 10 Jun. 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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