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Definition of Air pressure
1. Noun. The pressure exerted by the atmosphere.
Exact synonyms: Atmospheric Pressure, Pressure
Generic synonyms: Gas Pressure
Specialized synonyms: Barometric Pressure, Compartment Pressure, Overpressure, Sea-level Pressure
Generic synonyms: Gas Pressure
Specialized synonyms: Barometric Pressure, Compartment Pressure, Overpressure, Sea-level Pressure
Medical Definition of Air pressure
1. The force per unit area that the air exerts on any surface in contact with it. Primarily used for articles pertaining to air pressure within a closed environment. (12 Dec 1998)