English to English Dictionary -compressive

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Compressibility :: Compressibility (n.) The quality of being compressible of being compressible; as, the compressibility of elastic fluids..

Compressible :: Compressible (a.) Capable of being pressed together or forced into a narrower compass, as an elastic or spongy substance..

Compressibleness :: Compressibleness (n.) The quality of being compressible; compressibility.

Compressing :: Compressing (p. pr & vb. n.) of Compres.

Compression :: Compression (n.) The act of compressing, or state of being compressed..

Compressive :: Compressive (a.) Compressing, or having power or tendency to compress; as, a compressive force..

Incompressibility :: Incompressibility (n.) The quality of being incompressible, or incapable of reduction in volume by pressure; -- formerly supposed to be a property of liquids..

Incompressible :: Incompressible (a.) Not compressible; incapable of being reduced by force or pressure into a smaller compass or volume; resisting compression; as, many liquids and solids appear to be almost incompressible..