(physics, chemistry) The pressure that one component of a mixture of gases would contribute to the total pressure.

Operating at relatively high pressure, such as several times atmospheric pressure. / Tense; stressful. / Involving much persuasion.

(cooking) A sealed cooking vessel that allows cooking in greater than atmospheric pressure and at a temperature above the boiling point of water.

(medicine, nursing) An ulcer caused by prolonged pressure on the skin as a person lies in a bed or sits in a chair or wheelchair; preventable with sufficient nursing care.

With a sense of urgency, because it is very important. / Importantly. Often used with more in this sense. / With enthusiasm. With friendly encouragement.

plural of presser

(archaic) third-person singular simple present indicative form of press

Synonym of white coat hypertension

plural of pression

The average (mean) pressure which, if imposed on the pistons uniformly from the top to the bottom of each power stroke, would produce the measured (brake) power output.