precompression
Compression applied prior to something.
Noun
- Compression applied prior to something.
- In an engine, precompression is necessary before ignition.
Origin
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh₂i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- English compression English precompression From pre- + compression.