"explosive decompression" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: explosive decompressions [plural]
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  1. (aviation, medicine) A situation where the ambient air pressure suddenly drops faster than the air in the lungs can escape, creating a risk of barotrauma to the lung tissue. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Aviation, Medicine

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