repressurizev.
/ˌriːˈprɛʃərʌɪz/, U.S. /riˈprɛʃəˌraɪz/ transitive. To pressurize (esp. an airtight compartment, cabin, etc.) for a second or further time. Also: to repressure (an oil field). Cf. repressure v.
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the world > matter > gas > air > [verb (transitive)] > compress, etc. (air, gas, or container)
compressa1676
recompress1873
decompress1905
pressurize1940
depressurize1944
repressurize1947
pressure1961
1947 U.S. Patent 2,430,217 9 The relief-valve 404 is restored to its normal balanced condition by re-pressurising the lines 430, 429 and 428.
1962 J. Glenn in J. Glenn et al. Into Orbit 41 You have one large handle for repressurizing the cabin with oxygen in case of a bad leak.
1985 Mining Mag. (Nexis) Aug. 84 It is possible to repressurize the reservoir and conduct secondary, tertiary or enhanced oil recovery techniques, within the reservoir itself.
2002 P. C. Plait Bad Astron. xvii. 167 When he was done, he put the rock on the LM and repressurized the module.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2009; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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