(あっしゅくりつ)

あっしゅくりつ
noun
compression ratio; compression rate
technicaltechnology
1. compression ratio; compression rate
The degree to which something is compressed, expressed as a ratio. Used for data files, engine cylinders, and materials.
ファイル圧縮率(あっしゅくりつ)(たか)
The file's compression ratio is high.
Raising an image's compression rate lowers its quality.
このエンジン圧縮率(あっしゅくりつ)(たか)燃費(ねんぴ)よい。
This engine has a high compression ratio and good fuel economy.

Composed of 圧縮(あっしゅく) ('compression') + (りつ) ('rate, ratio'). Used in computing (file and data compression), mechanical engineering (engines), and materials science.

Common collocations