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Osmotic Pressure: Pressure generated by water moving by osmosis into or out of a cell.

Pressure Tendency: The pressure characteristic and amount of pressure change during a specified time period, usually the three hour period preceding the observation.

Pressure Transducer: Outputs electrical signal proportional to pressure.

Pressured Speech: Speech that is increased in amount, accelerated, and difficult or impossible to interrupt. Usually it is also loud and emphatic. Frequently the person talks without any social stimulation an . . . View Full Definition

Pressureless Ball: A special type of tennis ball that does not have a core of pressurized air as standard balls do but rather has a core made of solid rubber, or a core filled tightly with micro-particles. Qua . . . View Full Definition

Pressure-Treated Wood: Lumber that has been saturated with a preservative.

Pressure Sensor: A pressure transducer sensing de-vice for water level measurement. A relative transducer is vented to the atmosphere and pressure readings are made relative to atmospheric pressure. An absol . . . View Full Definition

Acupressure: Acupressure is an ancient healing art that uses the fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate the body’s natural self-curative abilities. When these points are pres . . . View Full Definition

Pressure Port: A threaded orifice which can be fitted with a pressure gauge or pressure transducer for determining the pressures within a motor while in operation.

Pressure Relief Valve: A valve used on hot water heating appliances to help keep the pressure in the heated tank or boiler from getting too high by allowing the relief of pressure from the valve.