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Definition of Atmospheric pressure
1. Noun. The pressure exerted by the atmosphere.
Exact synonyms: Air 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 Atmospheric pressure
1. The pressure at any point in an atmosphere due solely to the weight of the atmospheric gases above the point concerned. (12 Dec 1998)