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The gas has been injected back into the high-pressure reservoir using special compressors.
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After compressor trouble affected Troll’s production in 2013 and 2014, the installation of two new units on the Troll A platform revived the field’s capacity in 2015.
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Our Rover’s chassis-control module was given an electronic update, and the air-spring silencer (a muffler for the valve that releases air from the compressor pump to decrease ride height) was replaced.
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But Bryant credited a number of methods, including an ice compressor, for reducing the swelling.
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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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Breville's Smart Scoop Ice Cream Maker comes stacked with standout features, including a backlit LED display, a self-refrigerating compressor that brings the ingredients to below freezing temperature, a manual timer and a keep-cool setting.
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The replacement compressor is supposed to arrive on Friday, Hicks said.
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First Known Use of compressor
1839
COMPRESSOR Defined for English Language Learners
compressor
play
noun
Definition of compressor for English Language Learners
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: a machine that compresses air or gas
COMPRESSOR Defined for Kids
compressor
play
noun
com·pres·sor
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kəm-ˈpre-sər
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Definition of compressor for Students
:a machine for reducing the volume of something (as air) by pressure
Medical Dictionary
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