partial pressure
ˈpɑrʃəl ˈprɛʃər
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Definition of partial pressure - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
chemistryTECH.pressure one gas exerts in a gas mixtureTECH.
  • The partial pressure of oxygen is crucial in diving.
gas pressure vapor pressure
2.
single gasTECH.pressure a gas would have if alone in volumeTECH.
  • Calculate the partial pressure of nitrogen in the container.
gas pressure
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Expressions with partial

partial toadj.
having a liking or preference for something
She is partial to chocolate desserts.
partial deliveryn.
delivery of only part of the goods or service originally agreed
The supplier arranged a partial delivery due to low stock levels.
partial quantityn.
incomplete amount of something
The recipe calls for a partial quantity of sugar.
partial compensationn.
payment or benefit that makes up only part of a loss
The insurance payout was just partial compensation for the damaged equipment.
partial exemptionn.
official release from only part of a payment or legal duty
The charity received a partial exemption from local property taxes.
partial failuren.
situation where only some parts or goals do not succeed
The software launch was a partial failure, with several key features not working.

Expressions with pressure

no pressuren.
absence of stress or expectations in a situation
Enjoy the game, there's no pressure to win.
under pressureadv.
experiencing stress or difficulty
She performs well even when under pressure.
pressure groupn.
interest group lobbying for favorable legislation
The pressure group met with senators to discuss healthcare reforms.
handle the pressurev.
manage stress or difficult situations effectively
She can handle the pressure of tight deadlines.
cool under pressureadj.
calm and composed in stressful situations
She remained cool under pressure during the emergency.
crack under pressurev.
lose control or composure in stressful situations
He tends to crack under pressure during exams.
pressure is onexp.
situation is stressful or urgent
The pressure is on to finish the project by Friday.
pressure makes diamondsexp.
difficult demands can reveal a person's strength or ability
She says pressure makes diamonds before every big game.
put the pressure onv.
create urgency or stress in a situation
The deadline put the pressure on the team to finish.
turn up the pressurev.
increase the intensity or force of pressure
The coach decided to turn up the pressure on the players during practice.

Terms related to partial pressure

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partparticlepartitionatmosphericbarometricDalton's lawgaseousmixturemole fractionpressure gradientthermodynamicsatmosphere

Terms with partial pressure included in their meaning

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Dalton's lawn.
gas mixtures
law that total pressure of gas mixture equals sum of partial pressures
Henry's lawn.
chemistry
law linking dissolved gas in a liquid to its partial pressure

Examples of partial pressure in a sentence

  • Scientists measure the partial pressure in gas experiments.
  • The scientist measured the partial pressure of oxygen.
  • Understanding partial pressure is crucial in respiratory physiology.

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  1. French:pression partielle, ...
  2. German:Partialdruck, ...
  3. Italian:pressione parziale, ...
  4. Spanish:presión parcial, ...
  5. Portuguese:pressão parcial, ...
  6. Chinese:分压, 单气体压力, ...
  7. Japanese:分圧, 部分圧力, ...
  8. Arabic:ضَغْط جُزْئِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:לַחַץ חֶלְקִי, הַלַּחַץ שֶׁל רְכִיב גַּזִּי יָחִיד בְּתַעֲרוֹבֶת, ...
  10. Russian:парциальное давление, ...
  11. Ukrainian:парціальний тиск, ...
  12. Hindi:आंशिक दबाव, गैस दबाव, ...
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