Is defined as the force acting on a surface from another mass per unit area.

The force distributed over a surface, usually measured in pounds force per square inch, or lbf/ in.2, or psi, in US oilfield units.

Force per unit area. The SI unit of pressure is the pascal, defined as one newton per square meter. Other common pressure units are the atmosphere, the bar, and the Torr.

The exertion of force upon a surface by a fluid (e.g., the atmosphere) in contact with it.

"to pressurize," 1886, American English, from pressure (n.). Meaning "to exert pressure on" (someone) is attested by 1922. Related: Pressured; pressuring.

late 14c., "suffering, anguish; act or fact of pressing on the mind or heart," from Old French presseure "oppression; torture; anguish; press" (for wine or cheeses), "instrume [..]

Pressure is the force exerted on a given area expressed in pounds per square inch (PSI) or its metric equivalent of kilo Pascals (kPa). Oil and natural gas transported within a pipeline exert pressure on the pipe wall.

force pressed on an object by another object or condition, such as gravity.

Pressure is defined as the Force exerted per unit area. The SI unit of pressure is the Pa Pascal or N/m2 Newton per square metre.

When used specifically with drip irrigation systems, pressure refers to how much force the water creates moving through the main line tubing. Pressure is measured in PSI and must be sufficient to move [..]

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" coerce: to cause to do th [..]

A taste of anxiety that you feel when you have a three foot slippery

A force being exerted on part of a surface. When you stand, your feet put pressure on the ground. Air pressure refers to air molecules pressing against a surface, like the bottom of a wing.

Force per unit area, usually expressed in pounds per square inch.

The sum of atmospheric and gage pressures.

force or weight pushing against something

(symbol: p or sometimes P) The force per unit area applied to an object in a direction perpendicular to the surface. Atmospheric pressure is sometimes defined as the force per unit area exerted agains [..]

force + unit area. For purposes of this document, refers to PSIG (pounds per square inch gauge).

the pressure at which rupture occurs.

the pressure at which the convolutions of a metal hose become permanently deformed.

relative pressure between inside and outside of an assembly.

the maximum pressure at which a hose or hose assembly is designed to be used.

see Pressure, working.

a nondestructive pressure test applied to hose assemblies.

a rapid change in pressure above and below the normal base pressure, usually associated with reciprocating type pumps.

see Pressure, maximum allowable working.

see Working pressure.

the peak value of a sudden increase of pressure in a hydraulic or pneumatic system producing a shock wave.

the maximum pressure to which a hose will be subjected, including the momentary surges in pressure, which can occur during service. Abbreviated as WP.

Real or perceived serious demands imposed on one person by another individual or group.

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In a gun or cartridge, the force imparted to various components that is developed by the expanding gases generated by the deflagration of the propellant when fired.

The volume of a gas is affected by temperature and pressure. If the temperature increases the gas expands (i.e. its volume increases), and vice versa. If the temperature is kept constant, and the pressure is increased, the volume decreases proportionately.

The force applied to a unit area of surface often measured in pascals (SI unit) eg. “the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure”. Pressure = Force / Area

The force exerted by one body on another, measured as force over area e.g. newtons per square metre.

The force per unit area; p = F/A.

 – Force per unit area relative to atmospheric pressure.  Usually expressed in pounds per square inch.

The force or thrust exerted on a surface, normally expressed as force per unit area. Pressure is exerted in all directions in a system. Common examples are air pressure in a tire or water pressure at [..]

the force pushing on an area or surface Properties

The unit of measure used for PAP machines, measure in centimeters of water pressure (cm H20). Pressures range from 4 cms H2O to 20+ cms of H20.

Pressure is the amount of force that is placed on the bag's seal area as the bag is being heated and sealed.  The three critical elements involved in creating a good bag seal are Pressure, [..]

force exerted per unit area. 

Force per unit area.

Defined as force per unit area; for example, pounds per square inch (lb/in^2)

Force acting per unit area.

The load applied to an object per unit surface area.

force per unit area acting on a surface perpendicular to the surface

(physics) The amount of force that is applied over a given area divided by the size of this area.

(n) the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)(n) a force that compels(n) the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure(n) the state of demanding [..]

A force applied over an area (Lessons 6, 12)

the amount of force per unit area measured in units of atmospheres (atm)

The force exerted by the interaction of the atmosphere and gravity. Also known as atmospheric pressure.

is a funamental dynamical variable defined as a force/area. For a fluid at rest, the pressure is due to the weight of the water that equals to the mass multiplied by gravity. Pressure is then mass*gravity/area = density*volume*g/area = density*height*gravity. Thus the distribution of pressure in the ocean is determined by both the density of the se [..]

the application of a steady force upon another object.

TEMPERATURE RELATIONSHIP - The change effected in temperature when pressure is changed or vice versa. Only used at saturated conditions. An increase in pressure results in a temperature increase. A de [..]

Pressure refers to the application of continuous force by one object on another that it is touching.

TEMPERATURE RELATIONSHIP – The change affected in temperature when pressure is changed or vice versa. Only used at saturated conditions. An increase in pressure results in a temperature increase. A de [..]

Force per unit area, usually expressed in pounds per square inch in the English system.

The application of force to something by something else in direct contact with it.

A force based on a certain area, typically pounds per 1 square inch, or PSI. Pressure is not an indication of force generated, unless surface area is known.

Force per unit area. Usually expressed in pounds per square inch (psi), bar or kilopascal (kPa).

A non-destructive pressure test applied to hose assemblies.

The peak value of a sudden increase of pressure in a hydraulic or pneumatic system producing a shock wave.

refers to the force per unit area on the contacts.

force per unit of area.

A force applied over an area.

That pressure at which vapour and liquid, or vapour and solid, can co-exist in stable equilibrium.

Also, Working Pressure; the maximum pressure that specific units of equipment should experience in use. API specifies that the manufacturer clearly mark the Maximum Service Pressure (MSP) on each unit of equipment; the equipment pressure rating limited by the lowest pressure connector on the equipment, or the manufacturers design.  For Test Press [..]

The hydrostatic pressure applied to equipment to demonstrate the equipment's capacity to hold pressure. A pressure test on existing equipment in the field should equal but not exceed Maximum Service Pressure. The Test Pressure and procedures for new manufactured equipment, or remanufactured equipment, shall comply with that specified by API. [..]

Barometric pressure

The force per unit area exerted by the weight of the atmosphere above a point on or above the earth's surface.

Force per unit area.

force exerted on a unit area. The SI unit of pressure is the pascal (Pa).

In flowing air, the total pressure minus velocity pressure. The portion of the pressure that pushes equally in all directions. Preventative Maintenance

In flowing air, the pressure due to velocity and density of air.

In flowing air, the total pressure minus velocity pressure, pushing equally in all directions.

In flowing air, the sum of the static and velocity pressures.

In flowing air, the total pressure minus velocity pressure, pushing equally in all directions.

In flowing air, the sum of the static and velocity pressures.

In flowing air, the pressure due to velocity and density of air.

A type of stress exerted uniformly in all directions. Its measure is the force exerted per unit area. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)

The force per unit area that the air exerts on any surface in contact with it. Primarily used for articles pertaining to air Pressure within a closed Environment.

Blood Pressure within Aorta

Difference between systolic and diastolic Pressures within Aorta

The Blood Pressure in the Arteries. It is commonly measured with a Sphygmomanometer on the upper arm which represents the arterial Pressure in the Brachial Artery.

The Pressure at any point in an Atmosphere due solely to the weight of the atmospheric Gases above the point concerned.

Pressure of the Blood on the Arteries and other Blood Vessels.

The Blood Pressure in the central large Veins of the body. It is distinguished from peripheral Venous Pressure which occurs in an extremity.

Manometric Pressure of the CEREBROSPINAL FLUID as measured by lumbar, cerebroventricular, or cisternal Puncture. Within the cranial cavity it is called Intracranial Pressure.

Increased Pressure within the cranial vault. This may result from several conditions, including Hydrocephalus; Brain Edema; intracranial masses; severe systemic Hypertension; Pseudotumor Cerebri; and [..]

The Pressure due to the weight of fluid.

The Pressure within the CARDIAC ATRIUM. It can be measured directly by using a Pressure Catheter (see Heart Catheterization). It can be also estimated using various imaging techniques or other Pressur [..]

The Pressure of the fluids in the eye.

The average Pressure during the aortic Pulse cycle.

The average Arterial Pressure during a single cardiac cycle. It can be estimated as diastolic Blood Pressure plus one third of the difference of diastolic and systolic Blood Pressures.

The Pressure required to prevent the passage of solvent through a semipermeable Membrane that separates a pure solvent from a solution of the solvent and solute or that separates different concentrati [..]

The Pressure that would be exerted by one component of a mixture of Gases if it were present alone in a container. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)

The Venous Pressure measured in the Portal Vein.

The Blood Pressure as recorded after wedging a Catheter in a small Pulmonary Artery; believed to reflect the Pressure in the pulmonary Capillaries.

Difference between systolic and diastolic Pressures.

Pressure within the cranial cavity. It is influenced by Brain mass, the circulatory system, CSF dynamics, and Skull rigidity.

The contribution to barometric Pressure of gaseous substance in equilibrium with its solid or liquid phase.

The Blood Pressure in the Veins. It is usually measured to assess the filling Pressure to the Heart Ventricle.

The Pressure within a Cardiac Ventricle. Ventricular Pressure waveforms can be measured in the beating Heart by Catheterization or estimated using imaging techniques (e.g., Doppler Echocardiography). [..]

The force exerted by the column of air above a point to the top of the atmosphere.

Force per unit area, measured in pounds per square inch (psi).

The total pressure measured from absolute zero (i.e. from an absolute vacuum).

See Critical Pressure.

The pressure at the discharge connection of a compressor. (In the case of compressor packages, this should be at the discharge connection of the package)

The absolute total pressure at the inlet connection of a compressor.

The pressure measured in a flowing stream in such a manner that the velocity of the stream has no effect on the measurement.

The pressure that would be produced by stopping a moving stream of liquid or gas. It is the pressure measured by an impact tube.

The total pressure minus the static pressure in an air or gas stream.

The force exerted by the weight of the atmosphere, also known as atmospheric pressure. When measured on a barometer, it is referred to as barometric pressure and it is expressed in inches of mercury, millibars, or kiloPascals.

In flowing air, Static Pressure is the total pressure minus velocity pressure. Static Pressure is the portion of the pressure that pushes equally in all directions.

In flowing air, Total Pressure is the sum of the static pressure and the velocity pressure.

In flowing air, Velocity Pressure is the pressure due to the velocity and density of the air.

See atmospheric pressure.

Barometric pressure

Pressure involves using a sequence of attacks to keep an opponent on the defensive and often involves okizeme and mix up tactics. The purpose of pressure is to keep an enemy from effectively attacking back until they make a mistake, usually allowing for a damaging command move or combo to be performed.

Pressure is to use sets of attacks that keep the opponent on the defensive. This often utilizes alot of mix-ups, a good ground game (okizeme). The whole purpose of applying pressure in a match is so that you put your opponent into a defensive state to the point that they become desperate and throw out a move that you can punish them for their mista [..]

To advance a runner

1. A tactic used to attempt to dispossess an opponent of the ball. Generally refers to the close proximity of the defender. 2. Used as an instruction to tell a player to apply pressure to an opponent who has possession of the ball.  

(adjective for call or, more commonly, bid) made with options restricted by the opponents' bidding

An increase in the force exerted on something above standard atmospheric conditions, measured as gauge pressure (psig, bar g).

The exertion of force upon a surface by a fluid (e.g., the atmosphere) in contact with it.

The force exerted against an opposing body or the thrust distributed over a surface, expressed in weight per unit of area (Newton per square meter or Pa) Absolute - The pressure above zero pressure, t [..]

The measure of force per unit area, conveyed in pounds per square inch.

Therapy devices measure the force of air delivered to you in units of pressure (ie, centimeters of water, or cm H2O). For example, if your care provider prescribes a therapy pressure of 25 cm H2O, then that’s the force of air needed to keep your airway open to minimize or avoid apneas.

Pounds-Per-Square-Inch: A rating of Air Pressure in the system.

Intake pressure is the absolute total pressure at the inlet flange of a compressor.

The potential pressure exerted in all directions by a fluid at rest. For a fluid in motion it is measured in a direction normal to the direction of flow, usually expressed in inches water gauge when d [..]

The force exerted by the weight of the atmosphere and gravity. Different units: atmospheres (atm), millibars (mb), pascals (Pa), inches of mercury (in), pounds per square inch (PSI), etc. Meteorologists most often use mb.

 To arrange your checkers so as to directly bear on an opponents blot often forcing them to move it on their next turn. It may be important to make an action play after your opponent has escaped their [..]

Pressure is a force divided by the area that the force is transferred through. When the same force is transferred through a smaller area, the pressure will increase.

Pressure is a similar idea to stress, the force intensity at a point, except that pressure means something acting on the surface of an object rather than within the material of the object. When discussing the pressure within a fluid, the meaning is equivalent to stress. back to topQ

The direct environmental effect of a Driver (e.g., altered flow conditions, changing water chemistry,  organic pollution,  water abstraction).

Pressure above that of a perfect vacuum; the sum of gauge pressure and atmospheric pressure.

The pressure of the weight of air and water vapor on the earth's surface. The average atmospheric pressure at sea level has been defined for scientific purposes as 14.696 pounds per square inch. The American Gas Association, the FERC and all other federal agencies have adopted 14.73 lbs. per square inch as the standard pressure base.

A standard pressure to which measurements of a volume of natural gas are referred.

presh-er, vol-yoom and tem-per-uh-cher uh-nal-uh-sis Examination of reservoir fluid in a laboratory under various pressures, volumes, and temperatures to determine the characteristics and behavior of the fluid.

the force distributed over a surface, usually measured in pounds force per square inch, or psi, in US oilfield units.

the sum of atmospheric and gage pressures.

pressure exerted by the atmosphere at any specific location. (Sea level pressure is approximately 14.7 pounds per square inch absolute.)

the pressure encountered on the return side of a system.

the pressure at which a pressure operated valve begins to pass fluid.

the qualified operating pressure which is recommended for a component or a system by the manufacturer.

the pressure which overcomes the total resistances in a system. It includes all losses as well as useful work.

The force that a fluid (liquid or gas) exerts uniformly in all directions within a vessel, pipe, hole in the ground, and so forth, such as that exerted against the inner wall of a tank or that exerted on the bottom of the well bore by a fluid. Pressure is expressed in terms of force exerted per unit of area, as pounds per square inch, or in kilopas [..]

The force per unit area. In meteorology, pressure refers to the weight of air in a column directly above a point. The standard atmospheric pressure at mean sea level is 1013.25 hPa, though surface pressures of 870 hPa (Typhoon Tip, October 1979) and 1084 hPa (Agata, Siberia, December 1968) have been recorded.

The barometric pressure is the force exerted by the weight of the atmosphere above.

is expressed for compression stockings as mmHg (= mm mercury) or hPa (hectopascal). Pa = SI unit of pressure, 1 mmHg = 133322 Pa). The pressure that a stocking exerts on the leg can only be determined [..]

The force exerted by the interaction of the atmosphere and gravity. Also known as atmospheric pressure.

The force exerted by the interaction of the atmosphere and gravity. Also known as atmospheric pressure. Radar

The force per unit area exerted by the weight of the atmosphere above a point on or above the earth's surface.

The force per unit area exerted by the weight of the atmosphere

The force per unit area exerted by the weight of the atmosphere above a point on or above the earth's surface. Also known as atmospheric pressure or barometric pressure.

The exertion of force upon a surface by a fluid (e.g., the atmosphere) in contact with it.

The force per unit area exerted by the weight of the atmosphere above a point on or above the earth’s surface.

The normal force exerted by a homogeneous liquid or gas, per unit of area, on the wall of its container.

Pressure referred to that of a perfect vacuum. It is the sum of gauge pressure and atmospheric pressure.

It is the pressure indicated by a barometer. Standard atmosphere is the pressure equivalent

Vapor pressure corresponding to the substance's critical state at which the liquid and vapor have identical properties.

Gauge: Pressure above atmospheric.

The normal force per unit area that would be exerted by a moving fluid on an infinitesimally small body immersed in it if the body were carried along with the fluid.

Pressure at which a system is operating.

Portion of total gas pressure of a mixture attributable to one component.

The saturation pressure for a pure substance for any given temperature is that pressure at which vapor and liquid, or vapor and solid, can coexist in stable equilibrium.

The normal force per unit area that would be exerted by a moving fluid on a small body immersed in it if the body were carried along with the fluid. Practically, it is the normal force per unit are at [..]

In the theory of the flow of fluids, the sum of the static pressure and the velocity pressure at the point of measurement. Also called dynamic pressure.

The partial pressure exerted by the water vapor contained in air.

HEAT DIAGRAM - Graph of refrigerant pressure, heat and temperature properties. (Mollier's diagram.)

VELOCITY COMPOUNDING -

The force per unit area acting on a surface.

Pressure (symbol: p or P) is the force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area over which that force is distributed.: 445  Gauge pressure (also spelled gage pressure) is the pr [..]

Pressure (symbol: p or P) is the force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area over which that force is distributed.: 445  Gauge pressure (also spelled gage pressure) is the pr [..]

"Pressure" is a song by American rock band Paramore, released on August 2, 2005 as their debut single from their debut studio album, All We Know Is Falling. It failed to chart the Billboard Hot 100, [..]

"Pressure" is a 1982 song by American musician Billy Joel about the pressure of creating and the pressure of being a provider. The synthesizer-driven rock song was a single from the album The Nylon Cu [..]

"Pressure" is the first single from Canadian rapper Belly's debut album, The Revolution. The song features established R&B artist Ginuwine, and it received heavy rotation on MuchMusic.

Pressure is an effect which occurs when a force is applied on a surface. Pressure may also refer to:

Pressure is a Reggae album by Maiko Zulu. The album was produced in 2003 with the hit song pressure.

Babylon is the debut studio album by Welsh heavy metal band Skindred. The band was formed from members of the disbanded band Dub War, including leader Benji Webbe, and signed to RCA Records in 2002, w [..]

Delyno Brown (born August 5, 1981), better known as Pressure or Pressure Busspipe, is a reggae musician from Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.He gained his early experience working on the Star Lion s [..]

"Pressure" is a song by Nadia Ali, Starkillers and Alex Kenji. It was released on February 15, 2011 by Spinnin' Records. The song reached No. 16 on the Ultratip Chart in Wallonia, Belgium.

Pressure is an effect which occurs when a force is applied on a surface. Pressure may also refer to:

Pressure is a play written by David Haig. It made its world premiere at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh in May 2014, a year later than originally planned, before transferring to the Chichester Fes [..]

"Pressure" is the third track and third British single from the Kinks' 1979 album, Low Budget. It was written by Ray Davies.

"Pressure" is a song by American indie pop band Youngblood Hawke.

"Pressure" is a 1991 dance single recorded by the British techno group Sunscreem, and written and produced by band members Paul Carnell and lead singer Lucia Holm from the act's 1993 set *O3. "Pressur [..]

Pressure is a 2015 British disaster survival film directed by Ron Scalpello. It tells the story of four men who get stuck at the bottom of the ocean in a diving bell.

The pressure created by the continual renewal of fluids within the eye. The intraocular pressure is increased in glaucoma. In acute angle-closure glaucoma, the intraocular pressure rises because the canal into which the fluid in the front part of the eye normally drains is suddenly blocked. In chronic glaucoma, there is a gradual imbalance between [..]

Any blood pressure that is below the normal expected for an individual in a given environment. Low blood pressure is also referred to as hypotension. Low blood pressure is a relative term because the blood pressure normally varies greatly with activity, age, medications, and underlying medical conditions. Low blood pressure can result from conditio [..]

force per unit area, usually expressed in pounds per square inch.