pressure vs force per unit area

force per unit area vs pressure

pressure and force per unit area both are nouns.

pressure is a verb but force per unit area is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pressure	Yes	No	Yes	No
force per unit area	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, pressure and force per unit area are synonyms defined as:

pressure and force per unit area: the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

Other synonyms of pressure include pressure level.

pressure (noun)	force per unit area (noun)
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure	the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
a force that compels
the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
the pressure exerted by the atmosphere
the state of demanding notice or attention
an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress

pressure (verb)	force per unit area (verb)
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
exert pressure on someone through threats

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