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What is a compression?

What is a compression? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. An increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction.
  2. (automotive) The cycle of an internal combustion engine during which the fuel and air mixture is compressed.
  3. (computing) The process by which data is compressed.
  4. (music) The electronic process by which any sound's gain is automatically controlled.
  5. (astronomy) The deviation of a heavenly body from a spherical form.
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In patients with intracranial hypertension, compression of the jugular vein on the side of sound abolishes it.
As Pelonis describes it, many compression ceilings are set at an acute angle to the front wall and are typically very hard.
The variable-geometry turbocharger ensures plenty of compression when needed.
The pathology findings consist of a cyst of gelatinous contents between the media and adventitia causing luminal compression.
Tinnitus of venous origin can be suppressed by compression of the ipsilateral jugular vein.
For example, in an arched bridge, the force of compression is pushed along the curve of the arch toward the abutments.

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