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standard pressure [′stan·dərd ′presh·ər] (meteorology) The arbitrarily selected atmospheric pressure of 1000 millibars to which adiabatic processes are referred for definitions of potential temperature, equivalent potential temperature, and so on. (physics) A pressure of 1 atmosphere (101,325 newtons per square meter), to which measurements of quantities dependent on pressure, such as the volume of a gas, are often referred. Also known as normal pressure. 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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| Included in the PMI Caddy package is a standard pressure cap, 8' reinforced discharge hose, discharge quick coupler valve, fittings and a splash screen. The vertical unit has 30,000-psi standard pressure capability. For the same volume, the increased pressure generated when air at the standard pressure of 10 N/[cm. |
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