Compressibilities

/kəmˌprɛsəˈbɪlətiz/ noun

Definition

The plural of compressibility; multiple capacities or degrees to which something can be compressed or squeezed.

Etymology

From 'compressible' plus '-ities' (plural of -ity). The root 'compress' comes from Latin 'compressus,' meaning pressed together.

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Gas compressibilities are why scuba tanks work—different gases compress at different rates, so understanding their compressibilities determines how deep you can dive!

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