Compressor — may refer to: Gas compressor, a mechanical device that compresses a gas (e.g., air or natural gas) A device used to apply video compression to a video signal A device used to apply audio data compression to an audio signal A device used to apply… … Wikipedia
compressor — ► NOUN 1) an instrument or device for compressing something. 2) a machine used to supply air or other gas at increased pressure … English terms dictionary
Compressor map — Each compressor (or fan) in a gas turbine engine has an operating map. Complete maps are either based on compressor rig test results or are predicted by a special computer program. Alternatively the map of a similar compressor can be suitably… … Wikipedia
compressor — [1] A mechanism in a refrigerator or air conditioner that pumpsvaporizedrefrigerant out of the evaporator, compresses it to a relatively high pressure and then delivers it to the condenser. [2] A tool for compressing a coil spring, such as a… … Dictionary of automotive terms
compressor — /keuhm pres euhr/, n. 1. a person or thing that compresses. 2. Anat. a muscle that compresses some part of the body. 3. Surg. an instrument for compressing a part of the body. 4. a pump or other machine for reducing volume and increasing pressure … Universalium
compressor discharge switch — A device that shuts off the compressor when refrigerant pressure is low. The switch is wired in series between the compressor clutch and the control panel switch … Dictionary of automotive terms
compressor — noun a) A device that produces pressure, such as a gas compressor that produces pressurized gas. b) A devices that squeezes (compresses) … Wiktionary
compressor cut-off switch — A device used by some manufacturers to prevent compressor operation. Such as the wide open throttle (WOT) cut off switch, low pressure switch, and high pressure switch … Dictionary of automotive terms
compressor — noun 1》 an instrument or device for compressing something. ↘a machine used to supply air or other gas at increased pressure. 2》 an electrical device which reduces the dynamic range of a sound signal … English new terms dictionary
Compressor — A device used to compress air for mechanical or electrical power production, and in air conditioners, heat pumps, and refrigerators to pressurize the refrigerant and enabling it to flow through the system … Energy terms
