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depressurization

de·pres·sur·ize
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dee-presh-uh-rahyz]
    • /diˈprɛʃ əˌraɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dee-presh-uh-rahyz]
    • /diˈprɛʃ əˌraɪz/

Definitions of depressurization word

  • verb with object depressurization to remove the air pressure from (a pressurized compartment of an aircraft or spacecraft). 1
  • verb with object depressurization to relieve the tensions of; cause to relax: A week's vacation should depressurize me. 1
  • verb without object depressurization to lose air pressure: The airplane cabin depressurized almost instantly. 1
  • noun depressurization The act, or an instance, of depressurizing; a reduction of atmospheric pressure within a chamber or space vehicle etc. 1
  • noun depressurization reduction in pressure 1

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Origin of depressurization

First appearance:

before 1940
One of the 7% newest English words
First recorded in 1940-45; de- + pressurize

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Parts of speech for Depressurization

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

depressurization popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

depressurization usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with depressurization

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