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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.


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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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