pressure level
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3.5
- noun
- /ˈprɛʃər ˈlɛvəl/
- Specialized
:
nivel de presión
- Pressure levels within the pressure level tire should be checked regularly to ensure safety.
- sound pressure level
- blood pressure level
- high pressure level
Examples
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An overly high pressure level would cause power losses in the push belt and the pump.
Academic text (1994) -
The intensity of sound (perceived as loudness) is measured in sound pressure level (SPL) and expressed in units called decibels (dB).
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One possible explanation for these different results could lie in the way the two groups determined pressure levels.
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A variety of monitoring devices are used to assess the pressure level.
Academic text (2004) -
Similarly, many people use indicators such as cholesterol and blood pressure levels to help guide their health care decisions.
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Microcapsules within the film burst at specific pressure levels and cause an instantaneous color change.
Academic text (2003) -
Air and compost temperatures, oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, and pressure levels are monitored and can be modified as needed.
Academic text (1998) -
The gauge displayed the pressure level in pascals, indicating it was within the normal range.
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Monitoring the pressure level of the water system is crucial for preventing leaks.
Synonyms
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A push on a surface by air or water
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2.2
The weight of the air pushing down on a surface
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3.5
The push of a gas against the walls of its container
How hard a force pushes on each small part of a surface
How High
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- Specialized
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2.8
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- Specialized
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- Specialized
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- Specialized
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4.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'amount of force per unit area' is directly derivable from combining 'pressure' (force applied to a surface) with 'level' (a measured amount or degree). This regular noun+noun composition is cross-linguistically common and follows transparent compositional semantics, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Pressure level paints a simple picture: pressure is a push against a surface. The word level shows how strong that push is in one place, so the phrase means the 'amount of force per area'.