compressor
noun
a person or thing that compresses.
compressors
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pluralof compressor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Order intake for industrial compressors and volumes for vacuum equipment increased, with the latter rising notably, it said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 27, 2026
Capturing the gas requires an expensive system of pipelines, compressors and other infrastructure that can cost more than the gas is worth.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2025
A new study calculates that U.S. oil and natural gas wells, pipelines and compressors are spewing three times more methane as the government thinks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2024
Rivian’s R1T pickup and R1S SUV have built-in air compressors on board, so they can refill their own tires after driving off-road.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 22, 2024
But later in the summer the mine flooded again, and this time no pumps or compressors were sent.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
