Pressurize: meaning, definitions and examples

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pressurize

 

[ หˆprษ›สƒษ™หŒraษชz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to apply force

To pressurize is to exert a force on a substance, usually a gas or liquid, to increase its pressure. This process is commonly used in various scientific and industrial applications. For instance, when air is compressed in a container, it is pressurized, allowing it to occupy a smaller volume. Pressurizing can also refer to making someone feel compelled or obligated to take action.

Synonyms

compress, constrain, force, intensify.

Examples of usage

  • The technician needs to pressurize the chamber before the experiment starts.
  • They pressurized the tires to ensure better performance.
  • The coach pressurized the players to deliver their best performance.
  • We must pressurize the system to test for leaks.

Translations

Translations of the word "pressurize" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pressurizar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฌเคพเคต เคกเคพเคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unter Druck setzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menekan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะธะฒะพะถะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przeprowadzaฤ‡ ciล›nienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅœงๅŠ›ใ‚’ใ‹ใ‘ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mettre sous pression

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ presurizar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baskฤฑ yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์••๋ ฅ์„ ๊ฐ€ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุทุจูŠู‚ ุงู„ุถุบุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pลฏsobit tlak

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyvรญjaลฅ tlak

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–ฝๅŠ ๅŽ‹ๅŠ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pritiskati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pressa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัั‹ะผ ะถะฐัะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒœแƒ”แƒ•แƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒแƒฎแƒกแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™zyiq gรถstษ™rmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ presurizar

Etymology

The term 'pressurize' is derived from the noun 'pressure,' which comes from the Latin root 'pressura,' meaning 'a pressing.' The prefix 'press-' relates to the act of applying force or weight. The usage of 'pressurize' can be traced back to the early 20th century when advancements in engineering and physics required a distinct term for the process of increasing pressure within a system. Originally utilized in the context of mechanical and hydraulic systems, the term has evolved to encompass various applications, including social and psychological contexts, where it denotes the exertion of influence or urgency on individuals to act or decide.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,412, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.