komprimerats

Komprimerats is the past participle of the Swedish verb komprimera, meaning to compress or to compact. It is used to describe something that has been squeezed into a smaller volume or otherwise subjected to pressure, resulting in a higher density or altered structure.

In data processing and information technology, the term is commonly applied to data or files that have been reduced in size through compression. A compressed file is easier to store and transmit; it is later restored through decompression. The effectiveness is often expressed as a compression ratio, such as 10:1. Compression methods can be lossless, which preserves exact data (for example ZIP, gzip, PNG), or lossy, which discards some information for greater reduction (for example JPEG images, MP3 audio).

In physics, materials science, and engineering, komprimerats describes substances or samples that have been compacted under pressure. This increases density, reduces porosity, and can change mechanical properties such as strength, elasticity, and permeability. Techniques include uniaxial compression, cold pressing, or isostatic pressing, used in manufacturing ceramics, powders, and composites.

In geotechnical contexts, soil is often komprimerats to increase bearing capacity or to create stable foundations. Compaction can involve mechanical rollers or vibrating compactors, and it affects soil structure, water drainage, and strength.

See also: compression, data compression, soil compaction, densification.