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Old 06-20-2003, 12:13 PM   #1
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Can someone explain compression to me in english

Say an engine has 10:1 compression, is that like saying 10 cubic inches of air is compressed into 1 cubic inch before combustion? I know inches aren't the measurement but I'm using it as an example.
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