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

Example Sentences

Mechanical stress likely resulted from shifts in fluid pressure as blood circulates during intense running.

From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2026

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

Such a piston works with very little friction, but as there is no adjustment for wear, such a piston is not suitable for a high fluid pressure if it has to work constantly.

From An Introduction to Machine Drawing and Design by Low, David Allan