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decompresses

The correct spelling is decompresses.

How to pronounce decompresses

verb

Say it like: Dec-omp-res-ses

The correct spelling is decompresses. To relieve the pressure or compression on something.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To relieve the pressure or compression on something.
  2. 2.To bring someone (such as a diver) back to normal atmospheric pressure after being exposed to high pressure.
  3. 3.To restore (compressed data) to its original form.
  4. 4.To adjust to normal atmospheric pressure after being exposed to high pressure.
  5. 5.To relax.

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