compression

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Synonyms: compassion, oppression, impression, compressive, compressor, decompression, compressing, congression, compersion, compressions, recompression

Antonyms: compassion, oppression, impression, compressive, compressor, decompression, compressing, congression, compersion, compressions, recompression

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Noun

1. An increase in density; the act of [[compressing]], or the state of being [[compressed]]; [[compaction]].
2. {{lb|en|automotive}} The [[cycle]] of an [[internal combustion engine]] during which the [[fuel]] and [[air]] [[mixture]] is compressed.
3. {{senseid|en|computing}} {{lb|en|computing}} The process by which [[data]] is compressed.
4. {{lb|en|music}} The [[electronic]] process by which any [[sound]]'s gain is automatically controlled.
5. {{lb|en|astronomy}} The deviation of a heavenly body from a spherical form.

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