compressible
[/kəmˈprɛsəbəl/]
adjective
compressível
1. capable of being compressed or reduced in volume or size
Air is a compressible gas that can be squeezed into smaller spaces.
O ar é um gás compressível que pode ser comprimido em espaços menores.
2. able to be pressed or squeezed together without permanent deformation
The foam material is highly compressible and returns to its original shape.
O material de espuma é altamente compressível e retorna à sua forma original.
3. susceptible to compression or condensation
Compressible fluids behave differently than incompressible ones under pressure.
Os fluidos compressíveis se comportam diferentemente dos incompressíveis sob pressão.
This is primarily a technical and scientific term used in engineering, physics, and materials science in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. It appears frequently in academic texts, industrial specifications, and technical documentation with identical meanings across regions.
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