precompression en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh₂i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- English compression English precompression From pre- + compression.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) Compression applied prior to something.
In an engine, precompression is necessary before ignition.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| precompressions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
de Vorverdichtung (compression applied prior to something) · de Vorpressung (compression applied prior to something) · pt pré-compressão (compression applied prior to something)