In physics, decompression refers to a reduction of
pressure
Pressure (symbol: ''p'' or ''P'') is the force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area over which that force is distributed. Gauge pressure (also spelled ''gage'' pressure)The preferred spelling varies by country a ...
or
compression, and to some extent, to the consequences of a reduction of pressure. Decompression has obvious consequences when applied to gases or liquids containing dissolved gases.
Pressure
Mechanics
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