compressible
/kəm'presəbl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Capable of being easily compressed: Describes a material or substance that can be reduced in volume or made more compact when pressure is applied.
- Capable of being compressed or made more compact: A more general property indicating that an object's size or volume can be decreased under force.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Foam is a highly compressible material used in packaging.
- The gas is compressible, allowing it to be stored in high-pressure tanks.
- A compressible sponge returns to its original shape after the pressure is released.
Advanced Usage
- In physics/engineering: Refers to fluids (like gases) where density changes significantly with pressure, as opposed to incompressible fluids (like liquids).
- Aerodynamics studies the flow of compressible air at high speeds.
- In materials science: Describes the bulk modulus or mechanical property of a substance.
- The compressible nature of the soil affects foundation design.
Variants and Related Words
- Compressibility (n): The measure of how much a substance can be compressed.
- Scientists measured the compressibility of the new polymer.
- Incompressible (adj): The opposite property; not able to be compressed.
- Water is often treated as an incompressible fluid in basic calculations.
Synonyms
- Squeezable: Capable of being squeezed or compressed.
- Compactable: Able to be made more compact or dense.
Antonyms
- Incompressible: Not capable of being compressed.
- Solid / Rigid: Firm and resistant to changes in shape or volume.
Adjective
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capable of being easily compressed
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capable of being compressed or made more compact
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compressible packing materials
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a compressible box
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