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compressional

Pronunciation: [kəmˈprɛʃənl]

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Learn how to use compressional in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “physics”

(adjective) related to the act of pressing or pushing things together. When something is compressional, it means it involves squeezing or making something smaller by applying pressure. Think of how you can squish a sponge to make it smaller.

Example

The compressional waves traveled through the earth during the earthquake, causing the ground to shake.

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The rubber band didn't show a compressional effect; it just stretched when pulled.

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What happens when compressional forces act on the material?

Context: “geology”

(adjective) describing forces that push rocks together, causing them to fold or break. Imagine two cars crashing head-on; the force makes them crumple. That's what compressional stress does to rocks in the earth.

Example

The mountain range was formed by compressional forces that pushed the land upward.

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The sedimentary layers did not show any compressional effects; they remained flat.

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How do compressional forces change the structure of the rocks?

How to pronounce compressional

Pronunciation: [kəmˈprɛʃənl]

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