decompression

/ˌdiːkəmˈprɛʃən/
noun
  1. The process of relaxing and releasing stress or tension.
    • He scheduled a day of decompression after the big project ended.
    • Decompression is essential for avoiding burnout.
    • After finals, students need a period of decompression.
  2. The reduction of pressure on something, especially on a person who has been in a high-pressure environment like deep water.
    • The diver followed a strict decompression schedule to stay safe.
    • The spacecraft underwent decompression before the astronauts could exit.
    • Decompression chambers help treat divers who surface too quickly.
  3. The process of restoring a compressed computer file to its original size.
    • The software supports fast decompression of video files.
    • File decompression can take a few minutes for large archives.
    • You need enough disk space for the decompression of the folder.
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