compressor

a machine that compresses air or gas to increase its pressure and store it in a container for later use

compresor, máquina de compresión

• an air compressor

Collocations air compressor · refrigeration compressor

• The workshop has an air compressor for inflating tires.

  El taller tiene un compresor de aire para hinchar neumáticos.

the part of a machine that compresses air or gas, such as in an engine or refrigerator

compresor (parte de una máquina)

• a compressor in a fridge

Collocations compressor in a fridge · engine compressor

• The refrigerator's compressor is making a lot of noise.

  El compresor del refrigerador está haciendo mucho ruido.