- compressed air
- noun Date: 1669 air under pressure greater than that of the atmosphere
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Compressed air — is air which is kept under a certain pressure, usually greater than that of the atmosphere. In Europe, 10 percent of all electricity used by industry is used to produce compressed air, amounting to 80 terawatt hours consumption per year.[1][2]… … Wikipedia
compressed air — air compressed, esp. by mechanical means, to a pressure higher than the surrounding atmospheric pressure. [1660 70] * * * Air reduced in volume and held under pressure. Force from compressed air is used to operate numerous tools and instruments,… … Universalium
compressed air — compressed′ air′ n. phs air compressed by mechanical means to a pressure higher than the atmospheric pressure • Etymology: 1660–70 … From formal English to slang
compressed air — n. air held under pressure in a container: the force generated when the air is released is used to operate machines, tools, etc … English World dictionary
compressed air — ► NOUN ▪ air that is at more than atmospheric pressure … English terms dictionary
compressed air — noun air at a pressure greater than that of the atmosphere compressed air is often used to power machines • Hypernyms: ↑compressed gas • Hyponyms: ↑air cushion … Useful english dictionary
compressed air — suslėgtasis oras statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. compressed air; heavy air vok. Druckluft, f; Preßluft, f rus. сжатый воздух, m pranc. air comprimé, m … Fizikos terminų žodynas
compressed air — suslėgtas oras statusas T sritis ekologija ir aplinkotyra apibrėžtis Įvairaus suslėgimo laipsnio oras, naudojamas technologiniams tikslams. Suslegiama kompresoriais, kai reikia gauti >0,3 MPa slėgį; mažesniu slėgiu suslegia ventiliatoriai ir… … Ekologijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
Compressed-air energy storage — (CAES) refers to the compression of airto be used later as energy source. At utility scale, it can be stored during periods of low energy demand (off peak), for use in meeting periods of higher demand (peak load). Alternatively it can be used to… … Wikipedia
Compressed Air Foam System — Compressed Air Foam CAFS ou Compressed Air Foam Systems signifie « système de mousse à air comprimé ». La mousse à air comprimé est une substance qui ressemble à de la mousse à raser (CAF sèche) ou à de la crème glacée fondue (CAF… … Wikipédia en Français
Compressed air foam — CAFS ou Compressed Air Foam Systems signifie « système de mousse à air comprimé ». La mousse à air comprimé est une substance qui ressemble à de la mousse à raser (CAF sèche) ou à de la crème glacée fondue (CAF mouillée). Elle est… … Wikipédia en Français
