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pound per square inch |
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pound per square inch [′pau̇nd pər ¦skwer ′inch] (mechanics) A unit of pressure equal to the pressure resulting from a force of 1 pound applied uniformly over an area of 1 square inch. Abbreviated psi. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Every pound per square inch that a tire is underinflated results in a six percent loss in fuel efficiency. fuel efficiency of up to 2 percent for every pound per square inch Pressure in the old system could be maintained at only about one-quarter pound per square inch, compared to the 35 to 60 pounds per square inch in modern pipes. |
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