Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
compressible
Adjective
/kəmˈprɛsəbl/
Definition
Capable of being made smaller or narrower by pressure.
Examples
- The air in the balloon is compressible when squeezed.
- Some materials are more compressible than others, affecting their use in construction.
- Engineers must consider the compressible nature of gases in their designs.
Meaning
The ability of a substance to decrease in volume when subjected to pressure.
Synonyms
- Compactable
- Condensable
- Constrictable
