pressure : Idioms & Phrases

• noun (acoustics) the pressure exerted on a surface normal to the direction of propagation of a sound wave
  

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• noun the pressure exerted by the atmosphere
  pressure; air pressure.
  

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• noun the pressure of the circulating blood on the arteries
  
  • arterial pressure is the product of cardiac output and vascular resistance

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• noun the pressure exerted by the atmosphere
  pressure; air pressure.
  

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• the pressure exerted by the atmosphere, not merely downwards, but in every direction. In amounts to about 14.7 Ibs. on each square inch.

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• See under Atmospheric, Center, etc.

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• (Steam engine), pressure which resists the motion of the piston, as the pressure of exhaust steam which does not find free outlet.

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• noun atmospheric pressure as indicated by a barometer
  

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• noun the pressure of the circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels; results from the systole of the left ventricle of the heart; sometimes measured for a quick evaluation of a person's health
  
  • adult blood pressure is considered normal at 120/80 where the first number is the systolic pressure and the second is the diastolic pressure

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• (Hydros.), that point in a surface pressed by a fluid, at which, if a force equal to the whole pressure and in the same line be applied in a contrary direction, it will balance or counteract the whole pressure of the fluid.

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• noun the air pressure maintained in an air-tight compartment (as in an aircraft)
  

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• noun the minute pressure exerted on a surface normal to the direction of propagation of a wave
  corpuscular-radiation pressure.
  

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• force or pressure that acts in a contrary direction to some other opposing pressure.

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• noun (chemistry and physics) law stating that the pressure exerted by a mixture of gases equals the sum of the partial pressures of the gases in the mixture; the pressure of a gas in a mixture equals the pressure it would exert if it occupied the same volume alone at the same temperature
  Dalton's law; Dalton's law of partial pressures.
  

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• noun the blood pressure (as measured by a sphygmomanometer) after the contraction of the heart while the chambers of the heart refill with blood
  

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• pressure like that exerted by a fluid. It is a thrust which is normal and equally intense in all directions around a point. Rankine.

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• noun the pressure exerted by a gas
  

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• noun a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater)
  hypertension.
  

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• steam of which the pressure greatly exceeds that of the atmosphere.

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• adjective satellite aggressively and persistently persuasive
  hard-hitting.
  
  • a hard-hitting advertising campaign
  • a high-pressure salesman

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High"-pres`sure adjective

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1. Having or involving a pressure greatly exceeding that of the atmosphere; -- said of steam, air, water, etc., and of steam, air, or hydraulic engines, water wheels, etc.
2. Fig.: Urgent; intense; as, a high-pressure business or social life.

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• an engine in which steam at high pressure is used. It may be either a condensing or a noncondensing engine. Formerly the term was used only of the latter. See Steam engine.

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• usually, the pressure indicated by so many inches of a mercury column, as on a steam gauge.

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• noun the difference between the instantaneous pressure at a point in a sound field and the average pressure at that point
  instantaneous sound pressure.
  

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• noun pressure exerted by the fluids inside the eyeball; regulated by resistance to the outward flow of aqueous humor
  IOP.
  
  • glaucoma can result from increased intraocular pressure

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• (Mech.), a pressure or stress at right angles to the length, as of a beam or bridge; distinguished from longitudinal pressure or stress.

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• noun (chemistry and physics) law stating that the pressure exerted by a mixture of gases equals the sum of the partial pressures of the gases in the mixture; the pressure of a gas in a mixture equals the pressure it would exert if it occupied the same volume alone at the same temperature
  Dalton's law; Dalton's law of partial pressures.
  

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• steam of which the pressure is less than, equal to, or not greatly above, that of the atmosphere.

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• adjective satellite not forceful
  
  • a low-pressure salesman
  • a low-pressure campaign

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Low"-pres`sure adjective

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1. Having, employing, or exerting, a low degree of pressure.

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• a steam engine in which low steam is used; often applied to a condensing engine even when steam at high pressure is used. See Steam engine.

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• noun pressure that keeps oil on the moving parts of an internal-combustion engine
  

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• noun (physical chemistry) the pressure exerted by a solution necessary to prevent osmosis into that solution when it is separated from the pure solvent by a semipermeable membrane
  

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• noun pressure applied anywhere to a body of fluid causes a force to be transmitted equally in all directions; the force acts at right angles to any surface in contact with the fluid
  Pascal's law.
  
  • the hydraulic press is an application of Pascal's law

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• noun cabin consisting of the pressurized section of an aircraft or spacecraft
  

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• noun autoclave for cooking at temperatures above the boiling point of water
  

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• noun a dome-shaped building that is pressurized
  

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• noun mechanical system of lubricating internal combustion engines in which a pump forces oil into the engine bearings
  force-feed lubricating system; lubricating system; force feed; pressure feed.
  

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• noun gauge for measuring and indicating fluid pressure
  pressure gage.
  

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• noun gauge for measuring and indicating fluid pressure
  pressure gage.
  

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• a gauge for indicating fluid pressure; a manometer.

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• noun a group of people who try actively to influence legislation
  lobby; third house.
  

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• noun the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
  pressure; force per unit area.
  
  • the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure

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• noun any of several points on the body where the pulse can be felt and where pressure on an underlying artery will control bleeding from that artery at a more distal point
  
• noun where problems or difficulties are likely to occur
  
  • a key pressure point in the controversy was the building permit
• noun an area on the skin that is highly sensitive to pressure
  
  • you must know the pressure points in order to administer shiatsu

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• noun the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
  pressure.
  
  • the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal

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• noun a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients)
  bedsore; decubitus ulcer.
  

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• noun protective garment consisting of an inflatable suit for space or high altitude flying
  

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• noun a unit measuring force per unit area
  

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• verb cook in a pressure cooker
  

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• noun mechanical system of lubricating internal combustion engines in which a pump forces oil into the engine bearings
  force-feed lubricating system; lubricating system; force feed; pressure feed.
  

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• verb wash before painting to remove old paint and mildew
  powerwash.
  
  • pressure-wash the house

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• noun the minute pressure exerted on a surface normal to the direction of propagation of a wave
  corpuscular-radiation pressure.
  

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• noun the atmospheric pressure reduced by a formula to the pressure at sea level
  

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• noun the difference between the instantaneous pressure at a point in a sound field and the average pressure at that point
  instantaneous sound pressure.
  

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• noun the physical intensity of sound
  acoustic power.
  

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• noun a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade
  atmosphere; atm; standard atmosphere.
  

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• noun the blood pressure (as measured by a sphygmomanometer) during the contraction of the left ventricle of the heart
  

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• verb apply great or increased pressure
  turn up the heat.
  
  • The Democrats turned up the heat on their candidate to concede the election

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• noun the pressure exerted by a vapor; often understood to mean saturated vapor pressure (the vapor pressure of a vapor in contact with its liquid form)
  vapor pressure.
  

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• noun the pressure exerted by a vapor; often understood to mean saturated vapor pressure (the vapor pressure of a vapor in contact with its liquid form)
  vapor pressure.
  

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• noun the pressure exerted on the walls of the veins by the circulating blood
  

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