compressible

/kəmˈprɛsəbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

capable of being compressed; able to be reduced in size, volume, or magnitude by external pressure

“The compressible nature of gas allows it to be packed tightly into containers.”

2. noun

a substance that can be compressed, especially a fluid that can be compressed without a significant change in volume

“The engineer studied the properties of a compressible fluid in the pipeline system.”

Synonyms

  • compressible substance
  • compressional

Antonyms

  • incompressible
  • inelastic