suction vs pressure

pressure vs suction

suction and pressure both are nouns.

suction and pressure both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
suction	Yes	No	Yes	No
pressure	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, pressure is a hypernym of suction; that is, pressure is a word with a broader meaning than suction:

suction: a force over an area produced by a pressure difference
pressure: the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

Other hypernyms of suction include force per unit area, pressure level.

suction (noun)	pressure (noun)
the act of sucking	the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
a force over an area produced by a pressure difference	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

suction (verb)	pressure (verb)
empty or clean (a body cavity) by the force of suction	to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
remove or draw away by the force of suction	exert pressure on someone through threats

Difference between suction and pressure

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