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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Etymology
Origin of pressurized
First recorded in 1935–40; pressurize + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Tehran then turned to Russia, which took over the contract in January 1995, aiming to commission the 1,000-megawatt pressurized water reactor in 1999.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
This is also what makes them so pressurized and painful when they go awry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026
We got challenged, we had to respond with less margin for error and had to do it quick in a pressurized, hostile environment.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026
Oklo’s liquid sodium-cooled fast reactors use sodium as a heat transfer liquid and coolant, which allows them to operate at high temperatures without being pressurized, unlike conventional reactors.
From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025
A migrant, moving from car to car, can inadvertently step on the pressurized brake line that runs the length of the train.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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