Pressure Definition
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Etymology
From Old French, from Latin pressūra.
Pronunciation
Noun
pressure (countable and uncountable; plural: pressures)
- (physics) The amount of force that is applied over a given area divided by the size of this area.
- A pressing; a force applied to a surface.
- Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding.
- Mental strain caused by one's own or others' expectations on one's own performance
- She has been under pressure lately because her boss expects her to get the job done two weeks early.
- Synonyms - under the pump, under the gun
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Verb
to pressure (third-person singular simple present pressures, present participle pressuring, simple past and past participle pressured)
- (transitive) To encourage or heavily exert force or influence.
- Do not let anyone pressure you into buying something you do not want.
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Pressure (the symbol: p) is the force per unit area applied in a direction perpendicular to the surface of an object. Gauge pressure (also spelled gage pressure) is the pressure relative to the local atmospheric or ambient pressure.
I just started a pressure washing side business, is there any secrets to cut cleaning time?
Q. i have a 3000 psi pressure washer with extention.Looking for tips,tools,or chemicals that would help
Asked by Richard S - Wed May 13 00:10:53 2009 - Small Business - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Yes, I've been doing it full time for 3 years and learned that a good surface cleaner and a 6 ft. wand are great time saving tools. Best money I ever spent. Ex: Almost everybody will want you to do their driveway or sidewalks along with the house. Do a driveway by hand and it will take hours and give you a sore back. Use a surface cleaner and it will take 60-90 minutes and do a better job than with a wand. Good surface cleaners last 10 years and have few moving parts to break. New ones cost around $1500 but will pay for themselves in a month. The 6 ft. wand. When cleaning the eaves, soffit and fascia of a house, you have to hit it from several angles to get it clean and a 6 ft. wand saves you from lugging a ladder around the whole house so… [cont.]
Answered by - Tue May 19 19:33:35 2009
Q. i have a 3000 psi pressure washer with extention.Looking for tips,tools,or chemicals that would help
Asked by Richard S - Wed May 13 00:10:53 2009 - Small Business - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Yes, I've been doing it full time for 3 years and learned that a good surface cleaner and a 6 ft. wand are great time saving tools. Best money I ever spent. Ex: Almost everybody will want you to do their driveway or sidewalks along with the house. Do a driveway by hand and it will take hours and give you a sore back. Use a surface cleaner and it will take 60-90 minutes and do a better job than with a wand. Good surface cleaners last 10 years and have few moving parts to break. New ones cost around $1500 but will pay for themselves in a month. The 6 ft. wand. When cleaning the eaves, soffit and fascia of a house, you have to hit it from several angles to get it clean and a 6 ft. wand saves you from lugging a ladder around the whole house so… [cont.]
Answered by - Tue May 19 19:33:35 2009
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