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decompression

/diːkəmˈpɹɛʃən/
noun
  1. The process of decompressing.

    "The decompression of large data files may take a while."

  2. The restoration to atmospheric pressure of a person who has spent time under higher pressure (such as a diver)

  3. Mode of operation of some internal combustion engines that makes them easier to start, but significantly increases fuel consumption.

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