decompressorn.
/diːkəmˈprɛsə/ An apparatus for reducing compression in a motor engine.
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decompressor1919
1919 Chambers's Jrnl. Dec. 830/2 The only levers needed to control this motor are one connected to a decompressor and clutch.
1923 Daily Mail 7 June 12 An ingenious decompressor to lower the engine compression..for easy starting.
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