precompression

English

Etymology

From pre- +‎ compression.

Noun

precompression (countable and uncountable, plural precompressions)

1. Compression applied prior to something.

   In an engine, precompression is necessary before ignition.

Translations

compression applied prior to something

• German: Vorpressung f, Vorverdichtung f
• Portuguese: pré-compressão f