air compression
Forcing gas smaller
Air compression is the reduction of air's volume by applying pressure, forcing molecules closer together.
This increases air density and often generates heat.
Air compression powers pneumatic tools, fills tires and scuba tanks, and drives industrial machinery.
The air compression in the tank reached 150 psi.
- blastSudden forceful burst
- air compressorDevice pressurizing gas storage
- air tankPressurized breathing container
- pressureForce upon contact
- under pressureExperiencing duress or stress
gas laws · thermodynamics · air brakes · volume · tank · spray painting · energy efficiency · turbocharger · heat dissipation · HVAC systems · scuba diving · pneumatics · nail gun · air hose · piston pump · bike pump · density · laparoscopy
- pressure systemscompressing, cabin pressure, tire inflation, hydraulic press, pressure test
pressure change direction
air compressiondecompression
Reduction of pressure
depressurization · pressure release · air evacuation · rarefaction · expansion