In physics, decompression refers to a reduction of
pressure
Pressure (symbol: ''p'' or ''P'') is the force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area over which that force is distributed. Gauge pressure (also spelled ''gage'' pressure)The preferred spelling varies by country and e ...
or
compression
Compression may refer to:
Physical science
*Compression (physics), size reduction due to forces
*Compression member, a structural element such as a column
*Compressibility, susceptibility to compression
* Gas compression
*Compression ratio, of a ...
, and to some extent, to the consequences of a reduction of pressure. Decompression has obvious consequences when applied to gases or liquids containing dissolved gases.
Pressure
Mechanics
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