air pressure
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of air pressure
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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El Nino is a naturally occurring climate phenomenon that brings worldwide changes in winds, air pressure and rainfall patterns.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
The upgrade includes tarted up air-inlet shrouds on the side and louvered panels in the front wings, notionally to help evacuate air pressure at high speed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Weather forecaster Joe Bastardi at WeatherBELL Analytics said in an interview that changes in air pressure in the central and western Pacific suggest the El Niño has already started.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026
In 2022, Schlamminger was ready to reveal the result but stopped at the last moment after realizing that a subtle air pressure effect could influence the measurement.
From Science Daily ● May 18, 2026
The dome of the Hab is mostly supported by air pressure, but there are flexible reinforcing poles across the inside to hold up the canvas.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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