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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