negative pressure
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- negative-pressure adjective
Example Sentences
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The researchers aimed to extend the time under positive pressure and reduce the period when negative pressure dominates.
From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026
That, in turn, can lead to forced selling, which puts additional negative pressure on the asset’s price.
From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025
The incident was caused when smoke was pushed in the wrong direction because of negative pressure, according to Assistant City Administrator Kevin Iffland.
From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025
“The most popular cupping technique utilizes a negative pressure soft tissue treatment using suction to manipulate the skin and underlying tissue.”
From Salon • Aug. 10, 2024
If the wound in a vein is thus held open, the negative pressure during inspiration sucks air into the right side of the heart.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
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