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standard atmosphere

DEFINITIONS OF: standard atmosphere

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n a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade

Synonyms:
atm, atmosphere, standard pressure
Types:
STP, s.t.p.
standard temperature and pressure
Type of:
pressure unit
a unit measuring force per unit area
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