depressurization
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6.5
- noun
- /dɪˌprɛʃərɪˈzeɪʃən/
- Specialized
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despresurización
- After the flight experienced a sudden drop in altitude, depressurization caused panic among the passengers.
- depressurization of the cabin
Examples
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Depressurization complete.
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Depressurization in progress.
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All right, Lieutenant, get ready for depressurization.
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We have depressurization on Deck C!
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Clear air lock for depressurization.
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Having a forced depressurization of an aircraft at altitude is not okay.
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Flight, E.V.A. air lock depressurization complete.
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Depressurization alert in the cargo hold.
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Prepare for hatch closure and depressurization.
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A halt in the depressurization was called at 6:10 am for a standard leak check, after which Williams and Hoshide were given a 'Go' to open the outer hatch of Quest into the vacuum of space.
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Synonyms
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6.0
To lower the pressure on a person or object by returning them slowly to normal air pressure
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3.7
Letting air out of a tire or balloon
The gradual return to normal air pressure after being under high pressure
Antonyms
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4.9
The process of increasing and keeping the air in a space like a plane or submarine at a set level
How Pressurized
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7.9
- Specialized
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4.9
- Informal
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4.3
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6.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
depressurization = depressurize (transparent) = de + pressure + ize + ation
Standard noun formation from the verb 'depressurize' denoting the process of that action.
Etymology
Depressurization comes from de- meaning 'down' or 'remove' and pressure meaning 'force' or 'air pushing'. A helpful image is letting air out of a balloon or a sealed cabin, and that is why depressurization means reducing or losing air pressure in a closed space.