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src: wikipedia
- Definition
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- pressure :the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
- the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure
- pressure :to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
- She forced him to take a job in the city|He squeezed her for information
- pressure :a force that compels
- the public brought pressure to bear on the government
- pressure :the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
- he gave the button a press|he used pressure to stop the bleeding|at the pressing of a button
- pressure :the state of demanding notice or attention
- the insistence of their hunger|the press of business matters
- pressure :the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
- the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal
- pressure :exert pressure on someone through threats
- pressure :an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress