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| 1. | [ adjective ] reduced in volume by pressure | |
| Examples: | "compressed air" |
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| Related terms: | compressible | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] pressed tightly together | |
| Synonyms: | tight | |
| Examples: | "with lips compressed" |
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| Related terms: | closed | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] (biology) flattened laterally along the whole length (e.g., certain leafstalks or flatfishes) | |
| Synonyms: | flat | |
| Related terms: | biology thin | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] pressed into less space | |
| Examples: | "compressed gases" |
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| Related terms: | condensed | |
| Similar spelling: |
compress compressible compressor comprise compression compressing compromise comprehensive comprehend compere compare compromiser confrere comprehended comprehension comprising comparison compared_with |
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