plural of compression fracture

plural of compression wave

plural of globe of compression

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

plural of compression sock

An elasticated sock worn to help prevent the occurrence of venous disorders such as edema, phlebitis, and thrombosis.

(engineering) A phenomenon where high pressure inside a pipe causes it to buckle.

Reaction wood, in gymnosperms and amborella, that forms on the side of the part which is under compression and straightens its bend, and which has a lower percentage of cellulose and a higher percentage of lignin than normal wood.

form-fitting shorts, usually worn by athletes, that cover the wearer's waist to mid- or lower thigh, similar to cycling shorts

The process in which time taken to travel is accelerated and the significance of space between distant places is reduced.