| NOUN | substance | compressed air | air at a pressure greater than that of the atmosphere |
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| Meaning | Air at a pressure greater than that of the atmosphere. | |
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| Example | "compressed air is often used to power machines" | |
| Narrower | air cushion | The trapped air that supports a hovercraft a short distance above the water or ground |
| Broader | compressed gas | gas at a high pressure that can be used as a propellant |
| Spanish | aire comprimido | |
| Catalan | aire comprimit | |
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