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compression

[kuhm-presh-uhn] / kəmˈprɛʃ ən /
NOUN
condensation
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Although standard measurements classified the storms as moderate, the compression itself appeared unusually intense.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Because water resists compression, pulling the plunger creates increasing resistance.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

While investors may see a low ERP as a risk to stocks, its compression is the result of climbing bond yields, according to Martin Adams.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

At the same time, oil and gas is expected to see moderate growth this year, with reciprocating engine sales expected to increase, driven by strong demand in gas compression applications, Creed says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

There is squeezing in her whole body—the compression socks, her shoes, her lungs, her heart.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti




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