force per unit area
force per unit area
force per unit area
n : the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (si unit) or in dynes (cgs unit); "the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure" [syn: pressure, pressure level ]
force per unit area
Noun
1. the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit); "the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure"
(synonym) pressure, pressure level
(hypernym) physical phenomenon
(hyponym) blood pressure
force per unit area
fuerza por área de unidad (presión)