Volume (disambiguation) — Volume can refer to: * Volume, the amount of space an object occupies * Twenty volumes , a non scientific description of the concentration of a solution of hydrogen peroxide. It indicates that one volume of solution will evolve 20 volumes of… … Wikipedia
compression — [ kɔ̃presjɔ̃ ] n. f. • 1361; lat. compressio, de comprimere 1 ♦ Action de comprimer. ⇒ pression. Compression de l air. La compression augmente la densité. Spécialt Phase précédant l explosion dans le cycle d un moteur à explosion. Taux de… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Compression — may refer to: In physical science Compression (physical), the result of the subjection of a material to compressive stress Compression member, a class of structural elements, of which a column is the most common specific example Compressibility,… … Wikipedia
Compression Thoracique — La compression thoracique est un geste de premiers secours qui se pratique dans deux circonstances : la victime est consciente et s étouffe par un corps étranger (aucun son ne sort de la bouche), mais on ne peut pas pratiquer la méthode d… … Wikipédia en Français
Compression molding — Compression molded rubber boots before the flashes are removed. Compression molding is a method of molding in which the molding material, generally preheated, is first placed in an open, heated mold cavity. The mold is closed with a top force or… … Wikipedia
Compression (electric guitar) — Compression (or more technically Dynamic range compression)is a subtle effect primarily for electric guitar where the highest and lowest points of the sound wave are limited . This boosts the volume of softer picked notes, while capping the… … Wikipedia
Compression (physical) — Compression test on a universal testing machine Physical compression is the result of the subjection of a material to compressive stress, which results in reduction of volume as compared to an uncompressed but otherwise identical state. The… … Wikipedia
COMPRESSION (SYNDROME DE) — COMPRESSION SYNDROME DE Syndrome d’écrasement ou de compression, syndrome des ensevelis sont autant de termes pour définir une entité clinique actuellement bien connue et qui est la résultante d’une nécrose musculaire ischémique par compression… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Volume rendering — is a technique used to display a 2D projection of a 3D discretely sampled data set.A typical 3D data set is a group of 2D slice images acquired by a CT or MRI scanner.Usually these are acquired in a regular pattern (e.g., one slice every… … Wikipedia
compression ratio — n. in an internal combustion engine, the ratio of the largest volume to the smallest volume of a cylinder, measured before and after the compressing action of the piston … English World dictionary
