Definition
depressurised
adjective
- having had pressure reduced or removed from an enclosed space or container
Usage: British spelling; American English uses 'depressurized'
verb
- past tense and past participle of depressurise; to reduce or remove pressure from an enclosed space or container
Usage: British spelling; American English uses 'depressurized'; commonly used in aviation, engineering, and industrial contexts
Examples
- The aircraft cabin was depressurised before the emergency landing.
- Engineers depressurised the system to prevent further damage.
- The depressurised chamber allowed technicians to safely access the interior.
- After the accident, the tank was slowly depressurised over several hours.
- A depressurised environment is essential for certain manufacturing processes.
- The pilot depressurised the cabin gradually to avoid discomfort.