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Decompress Definition & Meaning

decompress
verb
  1. restore to its uncompressed form; "decompress data"
  2. decrease the pressure of; "depressurize the cabin in the air plane"
  3. become less tense, rest, or take one's ease; "He relaxed in the hot tub"; "Let's all relax after a hard day's work"

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What does decompress mean?
restore to its uncompressed form; "decompress data" decrease the pressure of; "depressurize the cabin in the air plane" become less tense, rest, or take one's ease; "He relaxed in the hot tub"; "Let's all relax after a hard day's work"
What part of speech is decompress?
Decompress is a verb.
How many definitions does decompress have?
Decompress has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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