press pressure pressing | the act of pressing, the exertion of pressure, he gave the button a press, he used pressure to stop the bleeding, at the pressing of a button |
differential diagnosis | a systematic method of diagnosing a disorder (e.g., headache) that lacks unique symptoms or signs |
differential blood count | counting the number of specific types of white blood cells found in cubic millimeter of blood, may be included as part of a complete blood count |
anemometer wind gauge wind gage | a gauge for recording the speed and direction of wind |
broad gauge | a railroad track (or its width) broader than the standard . inches |
depth gauge depth gage | a gauge for measuring the depth of grooves or holes or other concavities |
differential analyzer | an analog computer designed to solve differential equations |
differential gear differential | a bevel gear that permits rotation of two shafts at different speeds, used on the rear axle of automobiles to allow wheels to rotate at different speeds on curves |
fuel gauge fuel indicator | an indicator of the amount of fuel remaining in a vehicle |
gasoline gauge gasoline gage gas gauge gas gage petrol gauge petrol gage | gauge that indicates the amount of gasoline left in the gasoline tank of a vehicle |
gauge gage | a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc. |
lubricating system force-feed lubricating system force feed pressure-feed lubricating system pressure feed | mechanical system of lubricating internal combustion engines in which a pump forces oil into the engine bearings |
micrometer micrometer gauge micrometer caliper | caliper for measuring small distances |
narrow gauge | a railroad track (or its width) narrower than the standard . inches |
pressure cabin | cabin consisting of the pressurized section of an aircraft or spacecraft |
pressure cooker | autoclave for cooking at temperatures above the boiling point of water |
pressure dome | a dome-shaped building that is pressurized |
pressure gauge pressure gage | gauge for measuring and indicating fluid pressure |
pressure suit | protective garment consisting of an inflatable suit for space or high altitude flying |
rain gauge rain gage pluviometer udometer | gauge consisting of an instrument to measure the quantity of precipitation |
standard gauge | railroad track having the standard width of . inches |
strain gauge strain gage | a gauge for measuring strain in a surface |
surface gauge surface gage scribing block | gauge consisting of a scriber mounted on an adjustable stand, used to test the accuracy of plane surfaces |
vacuum gauge vacuum gage | a gauge for indicating negative atmospheric pressure |
water gauge water gage water glass | gauge for indicating the level of water in e.g. a tank or boiler or reservoir |
wire gauge wire gage | gauge for measuring the diameter of wire |
differential | a quality that differentiates between similar things |
acoustic power sound pressure level | the physical intensity of sound |
acoustic radiation pressure | (acoustics) the pressure exerted on a surface normal to the direction of propagation of a sound wave |
bore gauge caliber calibre | diameter of a tube or gun barrel |
gauge | the thickness of wire |
gauge | the distance between the rails of a railway or between the wheels of a train |
marginal cost incremental cost differential cost | the increase or decrease in costs as a result of one more or one less unit of output |
pressure | a force that compels, the public brought pressure to bear on the government |
pressure point | an area on the skin that is highly sensitive to pressure, you must know the pressure points in order to administer shiatsu |
pressure point | where problems or difficulties are likely to occur, a key pressure point in the controversy was the building permit |
difference threshold differential threshold difference limen differential limen | the smallest change in stimulation that a person can detect |
pressure pressure sensation | the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin, the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal |
differential calculus method of fluxions | the part of calculus that deals with the variation of a function with respect to changes in the independent variable (or variables) by means of the concepts of derivative and differential |
derived function derivative differential coefficient differential first derivative | the result of mathematical differentiation, the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another, df(x) dx |
differential psychology | the branch of psychology that studies measurable differences between individuals |
differential equation | an equation containing differentials of a function |
partial differential equation | a differential equation involving a functions of more than one variable |
lobby pressure group third house | a group of people who try actively to influence legislation |
pressure point | any of several points on the body where the pulse can be felt and where pressure on an underlying artery will control bleeding from that artery at a more distal point |
gauge boson | a particle that mediates the interaction of two elementary particles |
atmospheric pressure air pressure pressure | the pressure exerted by the atmosphere |
blood pressure | the pressure of the circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels, results from the systole of the left ventricle of the heart, sometimes measured for a quick evaluation of a person's health, adult blood pressure is considered normal at where the first number is the systolic pressure and the second is the diastolic pressure |
systolic pressure | the blood pressure (as measured by a sphygmomanometer) during the contraction of the left ventricle of the heart |
diastolic pressure | the blood pressure (as measured by a sphygmomanometer) after the contraction of the heart while the chambers of the heart refill with blood |