Decompression
/diːkəmˈpɹɛʃən/
Scrabble:20 ptsWWF:24 pts13 letters
Definition of Decompression
noun
- The process of decompressing.
"The decompression of large data files may take a while."
- The restoration to atmospheric pressure of a person who has spent time under higher pressure (such as a diver)
- Mode of operation of some internal combustion engines that makes them easier to start, but significantly increases fuel consumption.
- The relief of pressure on a body part by surgery
Anagrams of Decompression
No exact anagrams found for "decompression". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "decompression" and rearranging:
Letter Values
d2
e1
c3
o1
m3
p3
r1
e1
s1
s1
i1
o1
n1
Total: 20 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Decompression
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Decompression"
Decompression is a 13-letter word that scores 20 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Decompression" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "decompression" is a high-scoring word.