sound pressure
Americannoun
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Also called instantaneous sound pressure. Also called excess sound pressure,. the difference between the pressure at a point in a medium through which a sound wave is passing and the static pressure of the medium at that point.
Etymology
Origin of sound pressure
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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It uses an ultrasonic sound sensor to detect if it’s cleaning hardwood, tile, or carpet.
From The Verge • Mar. 15, 2022
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