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Definition: 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"
Definition: a force that compels; "the public brought pressure to bear on the government"
Definition: the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure; "he gave the button a press"; "he used pressure to stop the bleeding"; "at the pressing of a button"
Definition: the state of demanding notice or attention; "the insistence of their hunger"; "the press of business matters"
Definition: the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin; "the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal"
Definition: an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress
Definition: A pressing; a force applied to a surface.