pressurized
Americanadjective
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brought to and maintained at an atmospheric pressure higher than that of the surroundings.
cooking with pressurized steam.
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maintained at an air pressure comfortable for breathing.
a pressurized cabin and cockpit; a pressurized suit for diving.
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Informal. subject or subjected to undue pressure or harassment.
the pressurized milieu of big business.
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Origin of pressurized
First recorded in 1935–40; pressurize + -ed 2
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In response to questions from The Times, the Orange County Healthcare Agency said it did not dispute statements that chemical vapors were released from the pressurized tank on May 21.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
In Orange County, the near-catastrophe was sparked by thousands of gallons of a highly toxic chemical in a failing pressurized chemical tank that was heating up at a Garden Grove aerospace firm, GKN Aerospace.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
A large, pressurized tank filled with a toxic chemical in Orange County is at risk of either exploding or leaking, and officials say their options are highly limited.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
By Saturday morning, the temperature in the pressurized tank at an aerospace firm in Garden Grove was 90 degrees, up from 77 degrees a day earlier.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
The pressurized area is easily big enough to fit the oxygenator and atmospheric regulator.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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