the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure | the pressure exerted by a vapor; often understood to mean saturated vapor pressure (the vapor pressure of a vapor in contact with its liquid form) |
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 | |