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Chemistry Glossary Definition of Pressure
By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., About.com
Definition: Pressure is a measure of the force applied over a unit area. Pressure often is expressed in units of pascals or pounds per square inch. In equations, pressure is denoted by the symbol 'P'.
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