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Incompressibility

Noun

Definition: The quality or state of being incompressible.

Sample Sentence: The incompressibility of water allows it to transmit pressure evenly in all directions.

Related Products: Incompressible Fluids, Fluid Dynamics

Adjective

Definition: Incapable of being compressed or reduced in volume or size.

Sample Sentence: The incompressibility of steel makes it a favorite material for constructing sturdy structures.

Related Products: Incompressible Materials, Structural Engineering

Sense 1 - Popular Usage

Definition: The quality of not being able to be compressed or squeezed.

Sample Sentence: The foam mattress provides excellent comfort due to its incompressibility, allowing it to adapt to the body's contours.

Related Products: Foam Mattresses, Sleep Accessories

Sense 2 - Local Usage

Definition: The inability of certain gases to be compressed below a critical temperature.

Sample Sentence: The incompressibility of carbon dioxide at low temperatures is essential for maintaining stable refrigeration systems.

Related Products: Refrigeration Systems, Gas Laws