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Compressible

Adjective: capable of being compressed or reduced in size, volume, or density.

Senses:

1. Physics:

Capable of being compressed or undergoing a decrease in size, volume, or density due to external pressure.

Example sentence: The gas inside the balloon is highly compressible, allowing it to easily decrease in size when pressure is applied.

2. Material Science:

Referring to a substance that can be compressed without losing its original properties or functionality.

Example sentence: The compressible foam used in mattresses provides excellent support and comfort while allowing the sleeper to adjust the firmness as desired.

3. Computer Science:

Referring to data that can be reduced in size through compression algorithms without losing essential information.

Example sentence: By utilizing compressible file formats, the software decreases the storage requirements while maintaining the integrity of the data.

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