pressure unit
- noun
- Specialized
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unidad de presión
- The unit connects directly with an ICP or charge output piezoelectric sensor, normalizes sensor sensitivity, and displays peak transient measurement signals in voltage or pressure units.
Examples
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In scientific experiments, they often use the pressure unit bar to assess gas densities.
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The standard pressure unit for measuring tire inflation is pounds per square inch (psi).
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Researchers typically express blood pressure unit readings in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).
Synonyms
25
6.1
A unit for measuring pressure showing how many pounds of force press on one square inch
7
3.4
A unit that measures pressure equal to one pound of force on one square inch
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8.0
A unit that measures pressure equal to one newton per square meter
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6.4
A unit for measuring pressure equal to one newton per square meter
A measure that shows how many pounds push on one square foot
Pressure measured in pounds per square inch from a complete vacuum
A unit that measures pressure in pounds per square inch above air pressure
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a standard unit used to measure force applied per unit area' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'pressure' (force per area) with 'unit' (a measurement standard). This noun–noun compound follows common compositional patterns found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
The term pressure unit comes from a simple idea: measuring how hard something pushes on a surface. The word pressure means the push on an area and unit is a fixed amount we use to 'measure' that push, so a pressure unit is the standard amount used to say how strong the push is per area.