Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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pressure | Yes | No | Yes | No |
pressurise | No | No | Yes | No |
pressure (noun) | pressurise (noun) |
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the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure | |
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) | pressurise (verb) |
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to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means | increase the pressure in or of |
exert pressure on someone through threats | maintain a certain pressure |
increase the pressure on a gas or liquid |