Compressor vs Turbocharger - What's the difference?
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A device that produces pressure, such as a gas compressor that produces pressurized gas.
A device that squeezes (compresses).
# An instrument for compressing an artery (especially the femoral artery) or other part.
# An apparatus for confining or flattening between glass plates an object to be examined with the microscope; a compressorium.
# A machine for compressing gases, especially an air compressor.
(audio) A device that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal.
(anatomy) A muscle that compresses certain parts.
(computing) A program or algorithm for compressing data.
inlet air compressor for an internal combustion engine (either Otto or Diesel cycle), powered from the exhaust air.
