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Definition of Standard pressure
1. Noun. A unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade.
Exact synonyms: Atm, Atmosphere, Standard Atmosphere
Generic synonyms: Pressure Unit
Specialized synonyms: S.t.p., Stp
Generic synonyms: Pressure Unit
Specialized synonyms: S.t.p., Stp
Medical Definition of Standard pressure
1. The absolute pressure to which gases are referred under standard conditions (STPD), i.e., 760 mm Hg, 760 torr, or 101,325 newtons/m2 (i.e., 101,325 Pa). (05 Mar 2000)