compressor
noun
com·pres·sor
kəm-ˈpre-sər 
: one that compresses: such as
a
: a muscle that compresses a part
b
: a machine that compresses gases
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This multifunctionality elevates the pump beyond a mere miniature compressor replacement.
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New Atlas, 12 June 2026
In eco mode, once the room temperature reaches above the set temperature using just the fan, the compressor will turn back on and cooling begins again.
—Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
The project, which requires the development of a new compressor station in the town of Brookfield, has attracted intense local opposition.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
For example, replacing a small electrical part or fixing a refrigerant leak is very different from replacing a compressor, evaporator coil or multiple major components at once.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 June 2026
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New Atlas, 12 June 2026
In eco mode, once the room temperature reaches above the set temperature using just the fan, the compressor will turn back on and cooling begins again.
—Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
The project, which requires the development of a new compressor station in the town of Brookfield, has attracted intense local opposition.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
For example, replacing a small electrical part or fixing a refrigerant leak is very different from replacing a compressor, evaporator coil or multiple major components at once.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for compressor
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“Compressor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compressor. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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compressor
noun
com·pres·sor
kəm-ˈpres-ər
: a person or machine that compresses
an air compressor
Medical Definition
compressor
noun
com·pres·sor
-ˈpres-ər
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