compressor
nounmasculinetécnico/kõpɾɨˈsoɾ/medium
com·pres·sor
Definition
A machine or device that increases the pressure of a gas by reducing its volume.
The mechanic used an air compressor to inflate the tires.
A faulty compressor can cause the refrigerator to stop cooling.
Common collocations
air compressorrefrigeration compressorcompressor unitgas compressor
Etymology
Do latim 'compressus', particípio passado de 'comprimere' ('comprimir'), + sufixo '-or'.