圧搾

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 圧搾 (reading あっさく) is a noun and suru-verb for applying pressure to fruit, seeds, or another material to squeeze out liquid.
• Basic usage: It is used when a machine extracts fruit juice or fragrant oil is obtained from pressed seeds.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Compression and extraction
  • Although pressure can reduce volume generally, both examples focus on extracting liquid through pressing.
• Active and passive forms
  • 果実を圧搾する presents the operation actively; 圧搾された種 modifies material that has undergone it.