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English to English noun
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an increase in the density of something |  | source: wordnet30
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the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together |  | Example: the contraction of a gas on cooling
source: wordnet30
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encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required |  | source: wordnet30
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applying pressure |  | source: wordnet30
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The act of compressing, or state of being compressed. |  | source: webster1913
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