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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Kirkham: If we’re talking about a traditional pressurized reactor, we’re talking about the mid-2030s.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Each will be kept cool in a pressurized flight suit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
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
The sole stairway itself must either be pressurized to keep out the smoke or open air.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2025
The tear ducts provided the path of least resistance, so the flames compressed into pressurized streams, erupting just below the goblin’s eyes.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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