compressor

Noun
  1. A mechanical device that compresses gasses (synset 103086811)
    is a type of: mechanical device - mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
    subtypes:
    • air compressor - a compressor that takes in air at atmospheric pressure and delivers it at a higher pressure
    • supercharger - compressor that forces increased oxygen into the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine
    has: cylinder, piston chamber - a chamber within which piston moves

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