Definition of Pressurize

1. Verb. Increase the pressure on a gas or liquid.

Exact synonyms: Pressurise, Supercharge
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Derivative terms: Pressure, Pressure, Supercharger

2. Verb. Maintain a certain pressure. "Pressurize a space suit"
Exact synonyms: Pressurise
Generic synonyms: Hold, Keep, Maintain
Derivative terms: Pressure, Pressure

3. Verb. Increase the pressure in or of. "The captain will pressurize the cabin for the passengers' comfort"
Exact synonyms: Pressurise
Generic synonyms: Adjust, Correct, Set
Antonyms: Depressurise, Depressurize
Derivative terms: Pressure, Pressure

Definition of Pressurize

1. [v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pressurize

pressure gauge
pressure group
pressure level
pressure point
pressure sensation
pressure sore
pressure suit
pressure unit
pressuring
pressurise
pressurised
pressurises
pressurising
pressurization
pressurizations
pressurize (current term)
pressurized
pressurized water reactor
pressurizer
pressurizers
pressurizes
pressurizing
presswork
pressworks
press agency
press agent
press association
press box
press clipping
press conference

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