compressedair
nounUK /kəmˌprest ˈeə/
US /kəmˌprest ˈer/
Air that has been squeezed into a small space so it pushes hard when it comes out.
The mechanic used compressed air to clean the dusty engine.
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2. Air stored in a tank or cylinder for use as a power source.
The scuba diver breathed from a tank of compressed air.
3. A stream of air blown out at high pressure for cleaning or drying.
She dried the camera lens with a can of compressed air.
4. Air used to power tools and machines instead of electricity.
The factory runs its drills on compressed air.