összenyomódó

Összenyomódó is a Hungarian adjective that describes something undergoing compression or being subjected to external pressure. The term is used mainly in technical disciplines such as physics, materials science, geology, and engineering to refer to materials or states in which external forces cause a reduction in volume or dimensions. It denotes a current state of compression rather than the inherent ability to be compressed.

Etymology and morphology: The word is formed from the prefix össze-, the verb nyom (to press), and the participial suffix -ódó, which together express an ongoing action or state. Thus, összenyomódó literally means “being pressed together” or “undergoing compression.”

Distinctions and usage: Összenyomódó is contrasted with összenyomható, which describes something that can be compressed (compressible) rather than something that is presently under compression. In practice, összenyomódó often appears in descriptions of materials under load, structural elements in geotechnical contexts, or any situation where external pressure induces volume or shape reduction. The term helps distinguish the dynamical state (compression happening) from the material’s intrinsic compressibility.

Examples: A próbaanyag összenyomódó állapotban van a külső nyomás hatására. A kőzetekben megfigyelt összenyomódó viselkedés jelzi a nyomó feszültségek jelenlétét. Összenyomódó állapotok leírására gyakran használják a nyomás-struktúra és a deformation vizsgálatokban.