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Definitions

atmospheric pressure

[at-muhs-fer-ik presh-er, -feer-] / ˌæt məsˈfɛr ɪk ˈprɛʃ ər, -ˈfɪər- /

NOUN

air pressure

Synonyms

WEAK

barometric pressure

Example Sentences

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Because Mars has such low atmospheric pressure, these discharges occur more easily than on Earth.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

The phases can also be distinguished by differences in atmospheric pressure.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

The title refers to the pressure inside a bottle of Champagne or Champagne-method sparkling wine: up to six times the average atmospheric pressure at sea level.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

Today, the plant is still buzzing with life: Nuclear fission, in the deep heart of the plant, continues to superheat water to 600 degrees at 150 times atmospheric pressure.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2024

I needed to root out anything that would have a problem with losing atmospheric pressure.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir