incompressible

[ in-kuh m-pres-uh-buh l ]

/ ˌɪn kəmˈprɛs ə bəl /

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adjective

not capable of being compressed.

Nearby words

incompletion, incompliant, incomprehensible, incomprehension, incomprehensive, incompressible, incomputable, inconceivable, inconcinnity, inconclusive, incondensable

Origin of incompressible

First recorded in 1720–30; in-³ + compressible

Related forms

in·com·press·i·bil·i·ty, nounin·com·press·i·bly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for incompressible

They are usually regarded as incompressible; at least, a very great mechanical force is required to compress them.
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The physicist could think of but one way: they must assume that the ether is incompressible.
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Furthermore, two simple principles are taught by physics: Fluids are incompressible and they seek the lowest hydrostatic level.
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This piston is pierced with a small hole, through which the incompressible liquid passes as the piston moves.
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"It works on the principle that water is incompressible in any and all directions," answered Blake.
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British Dictionary definitions for incompressible

incompressible

/ (ˌɪnkəmˈprɛsəbəl) /

adjective

incapable of being compressed or condensed

Derived Forms

incompressibility or incompressibleness, nounincompressibly, adverb

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