DECOMPRESSION - Translation from English into Spanish

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Oxford Spanish Dictionary

English

Spanish

decompression [Am ˌdikəmˈprɛʃ(ə)n, Brit diːkəmˈprɛʃ(ə)n] N U

1. decompression NAUT:

decompression: descompresión f

2. decompression (expansion of compressed data):

decompression: descompresión f

decompression chamber N NAUT

decompression chamber: cámara f de descompresión

decompression sickness N NAUT

decompression sickness U: aeroembolismo m

Spanish

English

descompresión: decompression

cámara de descompresión: decompression chamber

descompresor: decompression valve

in the PONS Dictionary

decompression [ˌdi:kəmˈpreʃən] N no pl

decompression: descompresión f

decompression chamber N

decompression chamber: cámara f de descompresión

in the PONS Dictionary

decompression [ˌdi·kəm·ˈpreʃ·ən] N

decompression: descompresión f

decompression chamber N

decompression chamber: cámara f de descompresión

GEA Glossary of Refrigeration Technology

válvula de descarga de presión: decompression valve

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It is the most common treatment for type 2 decompression illness.

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If the person tries to hold his breath during decompression, the lungs may rupture internally.

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Shrapnel from the engine struck the fuselage and caused an explosive decompression of the aircraft.

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They do not rely on electronics for control of gas composition, but may use electronic monitoring for improved safety and more efficient decompression.

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It may be used in divers with less severe complaints (type 1 decompression illness).

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