décompression — [ dekɔ̃presjɔ̃ ] n. f. • 1868; de dé et compression 1 ♦ Action de décomprimer; cessation ou diminution de la compression, de la pression d un gaz. ⇒ détente, dilatation , expansion. Robinet, soupape de décompression. ♢ Réduction progressive de la … Encyclopédie Universelle
Decompression — has several meanings: Decompression (physics), the release of pressure and the opposition of physical compression Decompression sickness, a condition arising from the precipitation of dissolved gases into bubbles inside the body on… … Wikipedia
Decompression illness — (DCI) describes a collection of symptoms arising from decompression of the body. DCI is caused by two different mechanisms, which result in overlapping sets of symptoms. The two mechanisms are: Decompression sickness (DCS), which results from gas … Wikipedia
Decompression (The Outer Limits) — Decompression The Outer Limits episode Episode no. Season 6 Episode 123 Directed by Jorge Montesi Written by James Crocke … Wikipedia
Decompression — Décompression Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom … Wikipédia en Français
decompression — n. 1. the process of experiencing {decompression}; the act or process of relieving or reducing pressure. Syn: decompressing. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC] 2. the reduction of atmospheric pressure experienced by divers rising from deep water to the surface,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
decompression sickness — n a sometimes fatal disorder that is marked by neuralgic pains and paralysis, distress in breathing, and often collapse and that is caused by the release of gas bubbles (as of nitrogen) in tissue upon too rapid decrease in air pressure after a… … Medical dictionary
decompression sickness — ► NOUN ▪ a serious condition that results when too rapid decompression causes nitrogen bubbles to form in the tissues of the body … English terms dictionary
decompression chamber — n 1) a chamber in which excessive pressure can be reduced gradually to atmospheric pressure 2) a chamber in which an individual can be gradually subjected to decreased atmospheric pressure (as in simulating conditions at high altitudes) … Medical dictionary
decompression — 1905, from DE (Cf. de ) + COMPRESSION (Cf. compression) … Etymology dictionary
decompression — ► NOUN 1) reduction in air pressure. 2) the process of decompressing … English terms dictionary
