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compressions

/kəmˈpreʃənz/ /kɑmˈpreʃənz/

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noun

Compression, compaction

An increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction.

Examples :

"The compressions in the air mattress made it firm enough for the baby to sleep comfortably. "

Les compressions dans le matelas pneumatique l'ont rendu suffisamment ferme pour que le bébé puisse dormir confortablement.

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noun

Compression

The cycle of an internal combustion engine during which the fuel and air mixture is compressed.

Examples :

"The engine sputtered and died, likely due to a loss of compressions in one of the cylinders. "

Le moteur a brouté et s'est arrêté, probablement en raison d'une perte de compression dans l'un des cylindres.

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Compression de données

The process by which data is compressed.

Examples :

"The software uses different compressions to make video files smaller. "

Le logiciel utilise différentes compressions de données pour réduire la taille des fichiers vidéo.

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Compression, contrôle automatique du gain sonore

The electronic process by which any sound's gain is automatically controlled.

Examples :

"The music software used compressions to even out the loud and quiet parts of the singer's voice. "

Le logiciel de musique utilisait des compressions pour équilibrer les parties fortes et faibles de la voix du chanteur.

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Déviation d'un corps céleste de sa forme sphérique

The deviation of a heavenly body from a spherical form.

Examples :

""Careful measurements of Mars reveal compressions at its poles due to its rotation." "

Des mesures précises de Mars révèlent des déviations aux pôles dues à sa rotation.

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