negative pressure
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- negative-pressure adjective
Example Sentences
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Much of the frying process occurs under negative pressure, which increases the tendency for oil to be pulled into the food.
From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026
That, in turn, can lead to forced selling, which puts additional negative pressure on the asset’s price.
From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025
"These men are coming from this, and there's so much negative pressure on them - how could you expect them to be stable emotionally?"
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2025
“The most popular cupping technique utilizes a negative pressure soft tissue treatment using suction to manipulate the skin and underlying tissue.”
From Salon • Aug. 10, 2024
C. Long duration of the positive pressure pulse and consequent small effect of the negative pressure, or suction, phase.
From The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Manhattan District
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