pressurized US
ˈprɛʃəˌraɪzd
See also: pressurised (UK)
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Definition of pressurized - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
emotional stressUSfeeling coerced or stressed by demandsUS
  • She felt pressurized to meet the deadline.
pressured stressed
2.
pressureTECH.USin an environment with controlled pressureTECH.US
  • The pressurized cabin ensures passenger comfort during the flight.
controlled regulated
3.
physicsUSunder physical pressure or stressUS
  • The pressurized tank needs regular maintenance.
compressed stressed
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Expressions with pressurized

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situation with high stress or demands
Working in finance can be a pressurized environment.
gas kept in a container at higher than normal pressure
The technician checked each cylinder of pressurized gas before starting the experiment.
nuclear reactor using pressurized water as coolant and moderator
The pressurized water reactor is common in nuclear power plants.

Origin of pressurized

English, pressurize (apply pressure) + -ed (past participle suffix)

Terms with pressurized included in their meaning

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container
small container with pressurized liquid
outdoor fuel
pressurized gas blend for camp stoves and heaters
food
processed cheese in a pressurized canister
barista style
strong coffee prepared by pressurized hot water through grounds, served small
technology
strong container used to hold pressurized air for equipment or breathing
energy
pressurized vapor used for energy
pressurized spray
metal container spraying liquid or gas under pressure
gas storage
container for storing pressurized gas

Examples of pressurized in a sentence

  • The team was pressurized to deliver results quickly.
  • The pressurized suit is essential for deep-sea divers.
  • Pressurized containers are used to store certain chemicals safely.
  • The pressurized cabin ensures passenger safety.
  • Pressurized systems require careful handling.

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  1. French:sous pression, pressurisé, ...
  2. German:unter Druck gesetzt, druckkontrolliert, ...
  3. Italian:sotto pressione, pressurizzato, ...
  4. Spanish:presionado, presurizado, ...
  5. Portuguese:pressionado, pressurizado, ...
  6. Chinese:感到压力的, 加压的, ...
  7. Japanese:圧力を感じた, 加圧された, ...
  8. Arabic:مَضْغُوط, مُعَرَّض لِلضَّغْط, ...
  9. Hebrew:לָחוּץ, מְדוּחָס, ...
  10. Russian:под давлением, герметичный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:під тиском, герметичний, ...
  12. Hindi:तनावग्रस्त, दबावयुक्त, ...
pressurize US
ˈprɛʃəˌraɪz
See also: pressurise (UK)

Definition of pressurize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
pressure maintenanceTECH.USmaintain a specific pressure levelTECH.US
  • The system is designed to pressurize automatically.
2.
physicsTECH.USincrease pressure in a fluid or gasTECH.US
  • They pressurize the gas to store it safely.
compress inflate
3.
coercionRareUScoerce or strongly persuade someone to do somethingRareUS
  • She felt pressurized to accept the offer.
compel pressure
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Origin of pressurize

French, presser (to press) + -ize (to make)

Examples of pressurize in a sentence

  • We must pressurize the container to prevent leaks.
  • Engineers pressurize the chamber before testing.
  • The system is designed to pressurize the cabin at high altitudes.
  • They tried to pressurize him into signing the contract.
  • The company was pressurized to change its policies.

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  1. French:pressuriser, comprimer, ...
  2. German:druckregulieren, verdichten, ...
  3. Italian:pressurizzare, aumentare la pressione, ...
  4. Spanish:presurizar, comprimir, ...
  5. Portuguese:pressurizar, comprimir, ...
  6. Chinese:加压, 压缩, ...
  7. Japanese:加圧する, 圧力をかける, ...
  8. Arabic:ضَبَطَ الضغط, زَادَ الضَّغْط, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִשְׁמוֹר עַל לַחַץ, לְהַגְבִּיר לַחַץ, ...
  10. Russian:создавать давление, повышать давление, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підтримувати тиск, стискати, ...
  12. Hindi:दबाव बनाए रखना, दबाव बढ़ाना, ...

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