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 cabin air-conditioning compressor contributes to help regulate and cool the systems during fast charging or fast driving. — Bengt Halvorson, Car and Driver, "Porsche Mission E Aiming for Nurburgring-Lapping Ability More Than Dragstrip ETs," 16 Feb. 2018 The state Department of Environmental Protection in April approved the air-quality permit for a compressor station that is key to the 84-mile pipeline, records show. — Vinny Vella, https://www.inquirer.com, "As Adelphia pipeline clears hurdles, Bucks officials raise zoning concerns," 4 June 2019 Another planned Honeywell spinoff called Garrett Motion Inc. will house Honeywell’s transportation-systems division, which makes turbochargers and compressors for cars and trucks. — Aisha Al-muslim, WSJ, "Resideo Names CFO, Board Ahead of Spinoff From Honeywell," 12 Sep. 2018 Inside the pump is a compressor that absorbs and then releases heat. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "How a Heat Pump Works," 14 Jan. 2019 Essential tools include 1200- and 2000-grit wet-and-dry sandpaper, an electric sander, masking tape, an air compressor or a spray gun, newspapers for masking off, face masks, safety glasses, and paint thinners. — Anthony Alaniz, Popular Mechanics, "How to Paint a Car," 4 Feb. 2019 Another worry shared by both activists such as Canavan and preservationists at Mount Vernon is the risk of a potential fire or explosion at the compressor. — Teo Armus, Washington Post, "Across from Washington’s estate, a fight between natural gas and a historic view," 26 June 2018 The reason fridge explosions happen is usually due to the fridge's compressor. — Temi Adebowale, House Beautiful, "Here's What Really Causes Fridge Explosions," 7 Jan. 2019 Heating is accomplished by running the AC process in reverse: Instead of using a compressor to remove heat from inside a home, the heat pump moves outside heat into the home. — Christopher Mims, WSJ, "Why Your Next Home Might Not Need Any Energy at All," 22 Dec. 2018

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