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compressible

adjective

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Meaning

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Able to be squeezed or pressed into a smaller space.

Example Sentence

The new foam mattress is highly compressible, making it easy to pack and ship.

Usage Note

Describes materials or substances that can be squeezed or reduced in volume under pressure, like air in a tire or a sponge. Useful in engineering, physics, and material science to describe how things behave when force is applied.