compressive

[ kuh m-pres-iv ]

/ kəmˈprɛs ɪv /

compressing; tending to compress.

Origin of compressive

1375–1425; late Middle English. See compress, -ive

com·pres·sive·ly, adverb non·com·pres·sive, adjective non·com·pres·sive·ly, adverb

This elasticity arises from the repulsive force of its particles, and is always equal to the compressive force which it balances.

Atlantic Monthly Vol. 6, No. 33, July, 1860 |Various
Its compressive strength, or resistance to crushing, is very great.

Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting |Harold P. Manly
The form of the bottom flange is suited to the compressive strain it has to bear when the bridge is being moved.

The life of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Civil Engineer |Isambard Brunel
It may lessen the compressive strength of a concrete column.

Some Mooted Questions in Reinforced Concrete Design |Edward Godfrey

Another similar column stood a little more than half that "compressive resistance."

Some Mooted Questions in Reinforced Concrete Design |Edward Godfrey

compressive

/ (kəmˈprɛsɪv) /

compressing or having the power or capacity to compress

compressively, adverb