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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Moving it to where it is needed requires a network of critical infrastructure, including pipelines and compressor stations.
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Getty Skybrary notes that a compressor stall can be either a transient issue that resolves itself or a sustained malfunction that requires immediate pilot intervention.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
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Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Moving it to where it is needed requires a network of critical infrastructure, including pipelines and compressor stations.
—David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Homeowners and DIYers should stock up on everything from a trusty hammer to drills, impact drivers, brad nailers, air compressors and more.
—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, 21 Aug. 2025
Getty Skybrary notes that a compressor stall can be either a transient issue that resolves itself or a sustained malfunction that requires immediate pilot intervention.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Compressor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compressor. Accessed 8 Sep. 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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