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Definition of Force per unit area
1. Noun. 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"
Exact synonyms: Pressure, Pressure Level
Generic synonyms: Physical Phenomenon
Specialized synonyms: Blood Pressure, Gas Pressure, Head, Hydrostatic Head, Intraocular Pressure, Iop, Oil Pressure, Osmotic Pressure, Corpuscular-radiation Pressure, Radiation Pressure, Instantaneous Sound Pressure, Sound Pressure, Suction, Vapor Pressure, Vapour Pressure
Derivative terms: Press, Pressurise, Pressurise, Pressurise, Pressurize, Pressurize, Pressurize
Generic synonyms: Physical Phenomenon
Specialized synonyms: Blood Pressure, Gas Pressure, Head, Hydrostatic Head, Intraocular Pressure, Iop, Oil Pressure, Osmotic Pressure, Corpuscular-radiation Pressure, Radiation Pressure, Instantaneous Sound Pressure, Sound Pressure, Suction, Vapor Pressure, Vapour Pressure
Derivative terms: Press, Pressurise, Pressurise, Pressurise, Pressurize, Pressurize, Pressurize