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pressure

Definition:
pressure = the force of something pushing on a surface

Grammatical category:
noun

 

Pronunciation

Phonetic pronunciation:
/prɛ-ʃər/

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pressure

Example

► FIFA specifies that the air pressure in a ball must be between 8.5 psi and 15.6 psi.

 

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