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as in compression, reduction
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compressing
verbpresent participle of compress
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1
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
- a science textbook that compresses a lot of information about human reproduction into a few short chapters
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2
to become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter
- the substance can compress under pressure
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