compressible
adjective
Simple meaning
Containing a circle that does not serve as the boundary of a disk that lies in the surface.
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kəmpˈɹɛsəbəl
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adjective
Capable of being compressed or made more compact
topologyof a surface embedded in a 3-dimensional manifold
Containing a circle that does not serve as the boundary of a disk that lies in the surface, but does serve as boundary of a disk that lies in the ambient manifold.
Able to be compressed
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- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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- “Compressible packing materials.”adjective
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A mechanical device that compresses gasses.
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Sense: capable of being compressed or made more compact
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