fluid pressure

American  

noun

Physics, Mechanics.

1. the pressure exerted by a fluid, directly proportional to the specific gravity at any point and to the height of the fluid above the point.

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fluid pressure British  

noun

1. the pressure exerted by a fluid at any point inside it. The difference of pressure between two levels is determined by the product of the difference of height, the density, and the acceleration of free fall

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Etymology

Origin of fluid pressure

First recorded in 1835–45

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fluid pressure

Specifically, they looked at how seasonal precipitation would affect the underground "pore fluid pressure" -- the amount of pressure that fluids in the Earth's cracks and fissures exert within the bedrock.

From Science Daily ● May 8, 2024

Excess fluid pressure buildup in the eye is a risk factor; it’s treated with medication, or lasers or scalpels that eventually relieve the pressure.

From Science Magazine ● Jan. 18, 2024

Without mentioning Bernoulli by name, he gave an account that is consistent with Bernoulli’s principle by saying that fluid pressure is greater where its velocity is slower, and vice versa.

From Scientific American ● Feb. 4, 2020

In the vadose zone, fluid pressure in the pores is less than atmospheric pressure.

From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2017

A special use of these integrators is for finding the total work done by a fluid pressure reciprocating engine.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 315, January 14, 1882 by Various