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decompression

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decompression [dē·kəm′presh·ən]
(engineering)
Any procedure for the relief of pressure or compression.


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This appliance features four large breathing holes and a thicker (6 ram) base with air springs for increased bite opening and gentle temperomandibular joint (TMJ) decompression.
A fluoroelastomer formulation has been developed for an explosive decompression environment.
Developing such technology for automotive use has entailed overcoming three challenges: making low-cost packaging for each compression and decompression channel; achieving a transmission delay time of less than 30 milliseconds for surveillance cameras used when the vehicle is being driven; and achieving clear reproduction of letters and lines on images transmitted for car navigation systems.
 
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