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Meaning of "compressor" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COMPRESSOR

compressor  [kəmˈprɛsə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COMPRESSOR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Compressor is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES COMPRESSOR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Compressor

Compressor may refer to: ▪ Compressor, an application used with Final Cut Studio ▪ Gas compressor, a device that pressurizes fluids generally ▪ Air compressor, a device specifically for compressing air to power other tools ▪ A device applying video compression to a video signal ▪ A device applying audio data compression to an audio signal ▪ A device applying dynamic range compression to an audio signal...

Definition of compressor in the English dictionary

The first definition of compressor in the dictionary is any reciprocating or rotating device that compresses a gas. Other definition of compressor is the part of a gas turbine that compresses the air before it enters the combustion chambers. Compressor is also any muscle that causes compression of any part or structure.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COMPRESSOR


aggressor
əˈɡrɛsə
corepressor
ˌkəʊrɪˈprɛsə
decompressor
ˌdiːkəmˈprɛsə
depressor
dɪˈprɛsə
distresser
dɪˈstrɛsə
dresser
ˈdrɛsə
expresser
ɪkˈsprɛsə
fluorescer
ˌflʊəˈrɛsə
hairdresser
ˈhɛəˌdrɛsə
impresser
ɪmˈprɛsə
presser
ˈprɛsə
pressor
ˈprɛsə
regressor
rɪˈɡrɛsə
represser
rɪˈprɛsə
repressor
rɪˈprɛsə
stressor
ˈstrɛsə
suppresser
səˈprɛsə
suppressor
səˈprɛsə
vasopressor
ˌveɪzəʊˈprɛsə
vinedresser
ˈvaɪnˌdrɛsə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COMPRESSOR

comprehensive
comprehensive school
comprehensively
comprehensiveness
comprehensivise
comprehensivize
compress
compressed
compressed air
compressedly
compressibility
compressible
compressibleness
compression
compression ratio
compression-ignition engine
compressional
compressive
compressor program
compressure

WORDS THAT END LIKE COMPRESSOR

assessor
assistant professor
associate professor
axial-flow compressor
college professor
Edward the Confessor
food processor
lessor
microprocessor
nutty professor
oppressor
possessor
predecessor
preprocessor
processor
professor
scissor
successor
transgressor
visiting professor
word processor

Synonyms and antonyms of compressor in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «compressor» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COMPRESSOR

Find out the translation of compressor to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of compressor from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «compressor» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

压缩机
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

compresor
570 millions of speakers

English

compressor
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कंप्रेसर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ضاغط
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

компрессор
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

compressor
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সংকোচকারী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

compresseur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pemampat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kompressor
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

コンプレッサー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

압축기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kompresor
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

máy nén
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அமுக்கி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कंप्रेसर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kompresör
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

compressore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

sprężarki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

компресор
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

compresor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

συμπιεστή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kompressor
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kompressor
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kompressor
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of compressor

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COMPRESSOR»

The term «compressor» is very widely used and occupies the 13.775 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COMPRESSOR» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about compressor

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COMPRESSOR»

Discover the use of compressor in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to compressor and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Compressor handbook
Annotation.
Paul C. Hanlon, 2001
2
Compressor Handbook: Principles and Practice
This book provides a practical introduction to dynamic and positive displacement compressors, including compressor performance, operation, and problem awareness.
Tony Giampaolo, 2010
3
A Practical Guide to Compressor Technology
A Complete overview of theory, selection, design, operation, and maintenance This text offers a thorough overview of the operating characteristics, efficiencies, design features, troubleshooting, and maintenance of dynamic and positive ...
Bloch, 2006
4
Compressor Performance: Aerodynamics for the User
The book covers the full spectrum of information needed for an individual to select, operate, test and maintain axial or centrifugal compressors.
Theodore Gresh, 2001
5
Centrifugal Compressors: A Basic Guide
Contents: Section 1: Design, theory, and practice An history and overview of centrifugal compressors Aerothermodynamics of compressors Two dimensional design of compressor stages Three dimensional flow in a centrifugal compressor Diffuser ...
Meherwan P. Boyce, 2003
6
Compressors: Selection and Sizing
The many examples clearly illustrate key aspects to help readers understand the "real world" of compressor technology. Compressors: Selection and Sizing, third edition is completely updated with new API standards.
Royce N. Brown, 2011
7
Compressor Surge and Stall
Theoritical treatment is far from being well established, however, there are many approaches discussed in the literature. This book is a unique reference to the subject matter.
R. C. Pampreen, 1993
8
Process Centrifugal Compressors: Basics, Function, ...
This book combines a strict mathematical approach with practical experience and is illustrated with many examples. It fills in the gap between academic text books and encyclopaedic descriptions of industrial compressors.
Klaus H. Lüdtke, 2004
9
Reciprocating Compressors: Operation & Maintenance
For anyone responsible for purchasing, servicing, or operating reciprocating compressors, this book discusses the theory of operation and explains how to install, troubleshoot, overhaul, and repair all types of compressors.
Heinz P. Bloch, John J. Hoefner, 1996
10
Screw Compressors: Mathematical Modelling and Performance ...
A well proven mathematical model of the compression process within positive displacement machines was used to determine the optimum rotor size and speed, the volume ratio and the oil injection position and jet diameter. TOC:Introduction.
Nikola Stosic, Ian Smith, Ahmed Kovacevic, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COMPRESSOR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term compressor is used in the context of the following news items.
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Gullfaks subsea compressor nears testing phase
STAVANGER, Norway – Statoil says the world's first subsea wet gas compressor station is in place on the seafloor near the Gullfaks C platform ... «Offshore Oil and Gas Magazine, Jul 15»
2
Tallgrass lifts force majeure on REX Wyoming compressor station
The company declared the force majeure on the compressor station in ... on one of the units at the compressor station from Monday to Friday, ... «Reuters, Jul 15»
3
Statoils Gullfaks: The First Subsea Wet Gas Compressor
The compressor is a strong and flexible measure to increase oil ... The Gullfaks technology solution is a wet gas compressor that does not need ... «Zacks.com, Jul 15»
4
First Subsea Wet Gas Compressor Installed
After several years of technology development, construction and testing the first subsea wet gas compressor in the world is now installed at the ... «MarineLink, Jul 15»
5
Subsea 7 installs world's first subsea wet gas compressor at Statoil's …
STAVANGER, Norway -- After several years of technology development, construction and testing the first subsea wet gas compressor in the ... «WorldOil, Jul 15»
6
Honeywell Low-GWP Refrigerants Approved by Compressor
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Honeywell Intl. Inc. announced that leading global compressor manufacturers Emerson Climate Technologies Inc. «ACHR NEWS, Jul 15»
7
A bike, air compressor reported stolen from Burkemo Lane property
The owner said the bicycle, a purple Mongoose of BMX style, was not locked up and the air compressor was sitting out as well. The bicycle had ... «Today's News-Herald, Jul 15»
8
How leaky is the compressor station?
This Facebook photo from Stop the Milford Compressor Station Expansion shows protestors at the station under construction earlier this year. «The Pike County Courier, Jul 15»
9
Compressor tackles cost of drilling
Atlas Copco has launched new DrillAir Y35 portable compressor, which is said to be able to drill two 4.5-inch geothermal wells in a single day, ... «KHL Group, Jun 15»
10
Opcon: Signs Share Purchase Agreement Concerning the Sale of …
The deal includes the newly formed holding company, Opcon Compressor Technology AB, and the subsidiaries Svenska Rotor Maskiner AB, ... «Business Wire, Jun 15»

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