completecompression
nounUK /kəmˈpliːt kəmˈprɛʃən/
US /kəmˈplit kəmˈprɛʃən/
Complete compression means squeezing something as much as possible so it takes up the least space.
The machine used complete compression to pack the soft toys into a tiny box.
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2. In computing, complete compression means shrinking a file to its smallest possible size.
The app did a complete compression of the photos to save space on the phone.
3. In medicine, complete compression means pressing firmly on a body part to stop bleeding.
The nurse applied complete compression to the cut to stop the bleeding.
4. In engineering, complete compression is when a material is pressed until it cannot get any smaller.
The test showed complete compression of the foam under the heavy weight.