force per unit area

Noun (1)

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”Synonyms: pressurepressure levelType of physical phenomenonKinds vapor pressure, osmotic pressure, head, blood pressure, radiation pressure, suction, hydrostatic head, sound pressure, gas pressure, oil pressure +1 more