compressible
UK/kəm'prɛsəbl/US/kәm'presәbl/
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Definitions
adj.
Able to be pressed into a smaller space
可压缩的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcompress (com- 'together' + press) + -ible (able to be). Capable of being squeezed smaller — said of gases and soft materials.
Root press still carries 89 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
Air is highly compressible, but water is not.
- 2.
The foam is soft and easily compressible.