Compressor
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Compressor is a noun meaning A device that produces pressure, such as a gas compressor that produces pressurized gas.
Meaning
A device that produces pressure, such as a gas compressor that produces pressurized gas.
More Meanings
- A device that squeezes (compresses).
- (audio, sound engineering) A device that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal.
- (anatomy) A muscle that compresses certain parts.
- (computing) A program or algorithm for compressing data.
Word Forms
- compressors
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include condenser, clamp, compression, compressional, compressive, expander.
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