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air compressor

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air compressor [′er ‚kəm′pres·ər]
(mechanical engineering)
A machine that increases the pressure of air by increasing its density and delivering the fluid against the connected system resistance on the discharge side.


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The parts room also houses the shop’s air compressor, reducing noise in the work bay.
The angle of the oil return line on the rear of the M1070 tractor's air compressor allows it to rub against the transmission oil line just below it.
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