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sound pressure vs pressure

pressure vs sound pressure

sound pressure and pressure both are nouns.

sound pressure is not a verb while pressure is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sound pressure Yes No No No
pressure Yes No Yes No
As nouns, pressure is a hypernym of sound pressure; that is, pressure is a word with a broader meaning than sound pressure:
  • sound pressure: the difference between the instantaneous pressure at a point in a sound field and the average pressure at that point
  • pressure: the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
Other hypernyms of sound pressure include force per unit area, pressure level.
sound pressure (noun) pressure (noun)
the difference between the instantaneous pressure at a point in a sound field and the average pressure at that point 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
sound pressure (verb) pressure (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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