compressed air

/kəmˌprɛst ɛər/
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Definitions of compressed air
  1. noun
    air at a pressure greater than that of the atmosphere
    “compressed air is often used to power machines”
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    types:
    air cushion
    the trapped air that supports a hovercraft a short distance above the water or ground
    type of:
    compressed gas
    gas at a high pressure that can be used as a propellant
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