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
[ Syn: pressure level , force per unit area ]
a force that compels; the public brought pressure to bear on the government'
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure; he gave the button a press; he used pressure to stop the bleeding; at the pressing of a button
the state of demanding notice or attention; the insistence of their hunger; the press of business matters
[ Syn: imperativeness , insistence , insistency , press ]
the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin; the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal
[ Syn: pressure sensation ]
an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress
the pressure exerted by the atmosphere
[ Syn: atmospheric pressure , air pressure ]