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precompression

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Compression applied prior to something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • In an engine, precompression is necessary before ignition.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh2- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh2i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- English compression English precompression From pre- + compression.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Vorpressung — compression applied prior to something
  • German: Vorverdichtung — compression applied prior to something
  • Portuguese: pré-compressão — compression applied prior to something