decompression

Noun

 * 1) The process of decompressing.
 * 2) The restoration to atmospheric pressure of a person who has spent time under higher pressure (such as a diver).
 * 3) A mode of operation of some internal combustion engines which reduces the engine's compression ratio, making it easier to start but significantly increasing fuel consumption.
 * 4)  The relief of pressure on a body part by surgery.
 * 1)  The relief of pressure on a body part by surgery.

Translations

 * Chinese: /
 * German: Dekomprimierung,
 * Japanese:
 * Maori: whakarohatanga


 * Chinese: /
 * German: