compression

compressione dei dati

Processo che fa occupare meno spazio di memoria ai file informatici.

In inglese semplice: The process of making computer files use less storage space.

• Compression makes the file smaller.
• Too much image compression can reduce picture quality.
• Does this software support video compression?

Sinonimi: data reduction

Espressioni comuni: data compression, file compression, image compression

compressione

Processo che riduce lo spazio occupato da qualcosa esercitando pressione.

In inglese semplice: The process of pressing something into a smaller space.

• The foam changes shape under compression.
• Compression of air produces heat.
• This material returns to its original shape after compression.

Come si usa: compression of something (Compression of the gas raises its temperature.)

Sinonimi: compaction, squeezing

Contrari: expansion

Espressioni comuni: compression of something, under compression, air compression

compressione

Fase in cui un motore comprime la miscela di aria e carburante prima di bruciarla.

In inglese semplice: The stage when an engine squeezes its fuel and air mixture before burning it.

• Both valves close during compression.
• The piston moves upward on the compression stroke.
• Compression prepares the fuel mixture for burning.

Espressioni comuni: compression stroke, during compression, engine compression