sound pressure
Americannoun
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Also called instantaneous sound pressure, 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
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Commander Fox explains that mines generally fall into two categories: contact mines, which detonate when struck, and influence mines, which explode when sensors detect changes in sound, pressure or magnetism.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026
Volume is measured in decibels, or units of sound pressure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2024
However, this pioneering stretchable synesthesia display shatters preconceived boundaries by offering unparalleled optical performance and precise sound pressure levels.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2023
As an aircraft approaches the speed of sound, pressure builds up on surfaces like the nose and tail, creating waves of high pressure in front and low pressure behind.
From New York Times ● Nov. 1, 2021
In some instances, you may encounter a different decibel scale, called the sound pressure level, when ultrasound travels in water or in human and other biological tissues.
From Textbooks ● Aug. 12, 2015
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