critical pressure

[ krit-i-kuhl presh-er ]

noun

, Physics.

1. the pressure of a pure element or compound at a critical point:

   At its critical pressure, carbon dioxide converts to a liquid state.

critical pressure

noun

1. the pressure of a gas or the saturated vapour pressure of a substance in its critical state

critical pressure

1. The pressure of a substance at its critical point.

Word History and Origins

Origin of critical pressure¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

The research team applied this principle to the new pressure release valve: a flexible membrane mimics the opening movement of the plant trap and reacts to critical pressure increases in the speaking valve.

From Science Daily

"This innovative pressure release valve opens automatically when critical pressure is reached, emitting a clearly audible warning signal," explains Dr Falk Tauber, co-author and project manager.

From Science Daily

Norfolk County Council executive director of adult social services, James Bullion, says staff sickness, because of Omicron, has put the system under critical pressure for more than three weeks.

From BBC

Norfolk County Council executive director of adult social services James Bullion says the Omicron variant, first identified in South Africa, has put the system under critical pressure for more than three weeks.

From BBC

"Covid is still with us and the global pandemic continues to put the National Health Service under critical pressure."

From BBC