Compressibility
Definition
Compressibility is a measure of how much the volume of matter decreases under pressure.
Related terms
Pressure: The force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area over which that force is distributed.
Volume: The amount of space that a substance or object occupies.
Elasticity: The ability of an object or material to resume its normal shape after being stretched or compressed; stretchiness.
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AP Chemistry - 3.3 Solids, Liquids, and Gases
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