tensie

Definitions of tensie
  1. noun
    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
    synonyms: bloeddruk
    see moresee less
    type of:
    belasting, bloeddruk, druk
    the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
  2. noun
    the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
    synonyms: belasting, bloeddruk, druk
    see moresee less
    types:
    show 4 types...
    hide 4 types...
    bloeddruk
    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
    oliedruk
    pressure that keeps oil on the moving parts of an internal-combustion engine
    zuigkracht
    a force over an area produced by a pressure difference
    dampspanning
    the pressure exerted by a vapor; often understood to mean saturated vapor pressure (the vapor pressure of a vapor in contact with its liquid form)
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘tensie'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family