compressor

noun/kəmˈprɛsər/

Frequency rank: #8,746 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A device or machine that compresses air or gas to increase its pressure.

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Example sentence

The mechanic replaced the broken compressor in the air conditioning unit.

Synonyms & related words

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