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deflater

deflater

7.0
A program that makes files smaller using the DEFLATE method
  • noun
  • /dɪˈfleɪtər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : compresor
  • The deflater reduced the file size by more than half before sending it over the network.

Examples

  • Many backup programs include a deflater to save storage space.

  • If the deflater fails, the files will not be compressed properly.

  • The deflater reduced the file size significantly.

  • Many programmers prefer to use a deflater for data compression.

  • The deflater efficiently compresses large datasets, making them easier to transmit.

  • Using a deflater can help save valuable disk space when storing files.

  • An effective deflater can significantly speed up file transfers by reducing their size.

Synonyms

compressor
vsdeflater
  • Specialized
1 4.0

A program that makes digital files smaller so they use less space

uses the DEFLATE algorithm rather than general compression methods
gzip
vsdeflater
  • Specialized
1 6.3

A program and file type that makes computer files smaller

uses the DEFLATE algorithm to compress data rather than packaging files

Antonyms

inflater
  • Specialized
7.2

A software part that turns compressed data back into original data

How Compressed

gzip
  • Specialized
1 6.3
deflater
  • Specialized
7.0
compressor
  • Specialized
1 4.0
archiver
  • Specialized
5.6

Surface Forms

deflater singular
deflaters plural

Morphology

deflater = deflate (transparent) = deflate + er

Agentive/nominal '-er' applied to the technical verb 'deflate' (compress) yields a program or component that performs DEFLATE compression; the derivation is direct though domain-specific.

Etymology

Deflater in computers comes from the name DEFLATE, which uses the same idea of 'letting air out'. A deflater makes a file smaller by removing extra data, so it 'lets the air out' of the file and saves space.