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How to pronounce “decompress

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Pronunciation guide for decompress

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of decompress with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Mission to MarsSo we simulate decompression by sealing off a part of the Hab
Definition summary
(transitive) To relieve the pressure or compression on something.

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How to pronounce decompress

Mission to Mars

So we simulate decompression by sealing off a part of the Hab

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “decompress

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To relieve the pressure or compression on something.
  • (transitive) To bring someone (such as a diver) back to normal atmospheric pressure after being exposed to high pressure.
  • (transitive, computing) To restore (compressed data) to its original form.
  • (intransitive) To adjust to normal atmospheric pressure after being exposed to high pressure.
  • (intransitive, informal) To relax.

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