recompression

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English

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Etymology

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From re- +‎ compression.

Noun

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recompression (countable and uncountable, plural recompressions)

  1. The act of recompressing; compression again.
    • 2017, Jennifer Egan, Manhattan Beach, Corsair, page 379:
      Marle agreed not to record Anna’s symptoms or recompression in the diving log if she promised to go directly to the hospital and have her vital signs checked.