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What is a compressor?

What is a compressor? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. A device that produces pressure, such as a gas compressor that produces pressurized gas.
  2. A device that squeezes (compresses).
    1. An instrument for compressing an artery (especially the femoral artery) or other part.
    2. An apparatus for confining or flattening between glass plates an object to be examined with the microscope; a compressorium.
    3. A machine for compressing gases, especially an air compressor.
  3. (audio) A device that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal.
  4. (anatomy) A muscle that compresses certain parts.
  5. (computing) A program or algorithm for compressing data.
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The cooler includes a variable displacement compressor for compressing refrigerant gas.
Carrying the heat energy away, the warmer refrigerant vapour is sucked back into the compressor and the cycle begins again.
Oil contamination would result from neglect of compressor maintenance, leading to mechanical failure.
The forward part of our lazarette has a refrigerator compressor and motor as well as the autopilot brain box.
My slowpoke trawler, the Sea Cow, was equipped with a portable scuba compressor.
Most people assume the higher the horsepower rating on the box, the better the air compressor.

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