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pressure — [1] The force due to the weight of a substance exerted over the area the substance occupies. In metric measure, it is the force acting on each square metre. To calculate pressure, divide the force (in newtons) by the area (in square metres). It… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Pressure controlled intermittent mandatory ventilation — (PC IMV) is any mode of mechanical ventilation with preset inspiratory pressure (Pressure Control) and inspiratory time (Ti). Spontaneous breaths (i.e., inspiration is patient triggered and patient cycled) can exist between mandatory breaths… … Wikipedia
pressure groups — Pressure groups are organizations whose members act collectively to affect public policy in order to promote a common interest. They are usually distinguishable from political parties in that they do not wish to govern. They may be divided… … Encyclopedia of contemporary British culture
Pressure Cooker (game show) — Pressure Cooker was a game show about cooking hosted by Chris Durham. It aired on the Food Network in 1998.The Main GameRound 1 (Meal Ticket)In round one, three contestants face a game board called the Meal Mixer . The Meal Mixer always contains… … Wikipedia
Main North Line, New Zealand — Main North Line Start of the Main North Line, heading north under the old Blenheim Road overpass in the distance, and to the left under the new Blenheim Road overpass to Christchurch railway station. Overview Type … Wikipedia
pressure-cooker — adj, always used before a noun the pressure cooker [=high pressure] atmosphere of law school • • • Main Entry: ↑pressure cooker … Useful english dictionary
pressure helmet — noun An airman s helmet for use with a pressure suit • • • Main Entry: ↑pressure … Useful english dictionary
pressure therapy — noun The therapeutic use of pressure points • • • Main Entry: ↑pressure … Useful english dictionary
pressure-tube reactor — noun A nuclear reactor in which the fuel elements are contained in many separate tubes rather than in a single pressure vessel • • • Main Entry: ↑pressure … Useful english dictionary
pressure waistcoat — noun A waistcoat worn by aircraft crew through which oxygen passes under pressure to the lungs to aid breathing at high altitudes • • • Main Entry: ↑pressure … Useful english dictionary
