compartment pressure
- noun
- /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt ˈprɛʃər/
- Specialized
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presión de compartimento
- The aircraft was designed to maintain optimal compartment pressure for passenger comfort during the flight.
- measure the compartment pressure
Examples
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Before the flight, the crew checked the compartment pressure to ensure it was within safe limits.
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Monitoring the compartment pressure is crucial to avoid any deformations in an airtight environment.
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A normal compartment pressure is 0 to 8 mm Hg.
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It is recommended to measure the compartment pressure after the patient has exercised.
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If an external device is causing the increase in pressure, merely loosening or removing it may relieve the compartment pressure enough to prevent further problems.
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With a compartment pressure of 30 mm Hg or more for 8 hours, nerve damage will most likely occur (Mubarak & Hargens, 1981).
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Synonyms
744
1.9
A push on a surface by air or water
1
3.5
The push of a gas against the walls of its container
How Pressurized
- Specialized
3
7.9
- Specialized
42
6.4
- Specialized
- Specialized
9
5.5
- Specialized
77
4.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'the pressure inside a compartment' is directly and compositionally derived from 'compartment' (an enclosed area) + 'pressure' (force/air pressure), so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer the concept. Although the term is used technically (e.g., aircraft cabins) and may carry domain-specific nuances, the basic semantic combination is straightforward and cross-linguistically transparent.
Etymology
Compartment pressure names the pressure of the 'air' kept inside a compartment, like an airplane cabin or a submarine room. Imagine a closed box where air is pushed in to keep people comfortable and safe; that image shows why it means the air pressure kept inside a small, closed space.