pounds per square inch absolute
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pounds per square inch absolute
[′pau̇ns pər ¦skwer ′inch ′ab·sə‚lüt] (mechanics)
The absolute, thermodynamic pressure, measured by the number of pounds-force exerted on an area of 1 square inch. Abbreviated lbf in.-2 abs; psia.
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