pression

Definitions of pression
  1. noun
    the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
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    pression du sang
    the pressure of the circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels; results from the systole of the left ventricle of the heart; sometimes measured for a quick evaluation of a person's health
    pression d'huile
    pressure that keeps oil on the moving parts of an internal-combustion engine
    pression atmosphérique
    the pressure exerted by the atmosphere
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    phénomène physique
    a natural phenomenon involving the physical properties of matter and energy
  2. noun
    the verbal act of urging on
    synonyms: insistance
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    encouragement
    the expression of approval and support
  3. noun
    continual and persistent demands
    synonyms: insistance
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    demande, réclamation
    an urgent or peremptory request
  4. noun
    the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
    synonyms: contrainte
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    compression
    applying pressure
    écrasement
    the act of crushing
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    poussée
    the act of applying force in order to move something away
  5. noun
    the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
    synonyms: contrainte
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    sens du toucher, toucher
    the perception of tactual or proprioceptive or gut sensations
  6. noun
    a force that compels
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    force
    a powerful effect or influence
  7. noun
    using force to cause something to occur
    synonyms: contrainte
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    cause
    the act of causing something to happen
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