(あっしゅくりつ)

あっしゅくりつ
noun
compression ratio; compression rate
1. compression ratio; compression rate
The degree to which something is compressed, expressed as a ratio. Used for data files, engine cylinders, and materials.
ファイルの圧縮率(あっしゅくりつ)(たか)い。
The file's compression ratio is high.
画像(がぞう)圧縮率(あっしゅくりつ)()げると画質(がしつ)()ちる。
Raising an image's compression rate lowers its quality.
このエンジンは圧縮率(あっしゅくりつ)(たか)く、燃費(ねんぴ)がよい。
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:

  • 圧縮率(あっしゅくりつ)(たか)い / (ひく)い: high / low compression ratio
  • 圧縮率(あっしゅくりつ)()げる: to raise the compression rate