negative pressure
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- negative-pressure adjective
Example Sentences
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Much of the frying process occurs under negative pressure, which increases the tendency for oil to be pulled into the food.
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 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
To suck blood from the wound, they create negative pressure by swallowing.
From Science Daily • May 2, 2024
The rapid cooling of the air in the clean end of the pipette creates a negative pressure, and the blood is sucked back into the pipette, leaving the soiled end free from blood.
From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)
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