compression ratio

noun

Meaning

The ratio of the volume between the cylinder head of an internal combustion engine and the piston before and after the compression stroke
The ratio of the size of compressed data to the size of the original uncompressed data.

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Related words

compression(English)specific fuel consumption(English)engine displacement(English)square engine(English)cylinder(English)gear(English)gear ratio(English)reciprocating engine(English)

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