Compression(noun)
The act of pressing something into a smaller space or reducing its size, volume, or amount.
Hindi meaning:संपीड़न
Synonyms: Condensation, Contraction, Compaction, Reduction
Antonyms: Expansion, Extension, Enlargement, Decompression
Example: The compression of air inside the cylinder increases its pressure.
Trick to remember: Compression = Compress + pressure; jab pressure laga kar kisi cheez ko chhota ya tight kar diya jaye, use compression kehte hain.
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