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Pressurise Definition & Meaning

pressurise
verb
  1. increase the pressure on a gas or liquid
  2. maintain a certain pressure; "the airplane cabin is pressurized"; "pressurize a space suit"
  3. increase the pressure in or of; "The captain will pressurize the cabin for the passengers' comfort"

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What does pressurise mean?
increase the pressure on a gas or liquid maintain a certain pressure; "the airplane cabin is pressurized"; "pressurize a space suit" increase the pressure in or of; "The captain will pressurize the cabin for the passengers' comfort"
What part of speech is pressurise?
Pressurise is a verb.
How many definitions does pressurise have?
Pressurise has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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