gauge pressure

noun

The absolute pressure minus the atmospheric pressure.

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Meanings

noun
  1. climatologyThe absolute pressure minus the atmospheric pressure.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
relative pressure

Origin

From gauge + pressure.

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Translations

Spanish presión manométrica, presión relativa
  • presión manométricathe absolute pressure minus the atmospheric pressure
  • presión relativathe absolute pressure minus the atmospheric pressure
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APA

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Chicago

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