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radiation pressure vs pressure

pressure vs radiation pressure

radiation pressure and pressure both are nouns.

radiation pressure is not a verb while pressure is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
radiation pressure Yes No No No
pressure Yes No Yes No
As nouns, pressure is a hypernym of radiation pressure; that is, pressure is a word with a broader meaning than radiation pressure:
  • radiation pressure: the minute pressure exerted on a surface normal to the direction of propagation of a wave
  • pressure: the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
Other hypernyms of radiation pressure include force per unit area, pressure level.
radiation pressure (noun) pressure (noun)
the minute pressure exerted on a surface normal to the direction of propagation of a wave 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
radiation pressure (verb) pressure (verb)
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
exert pressure on someone through threats
Difference between radiation pressure and pressure

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