depressor

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A degressor is a type of instrument that decreases air pressure.

When we talk about a pressurized aircraft cabin, people might refer to a degressor as part of its safety system. A degressor helps reduce the pressure inside the plane when it's losing altitude quickly. It's usually something you don't notice unless there's an emergency on board – then pilots use the degressor to get everyone to breathe easier in case the plane needs to make an emergency landing.

How common is "depressor"?

Word depressor is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

noun

  • Anything that depresses

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