PRESSURE
Definition: The applying of a firm regular weight or force against somebody or something.

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"Encarta Dictionary." msn. . Microsoft. 3 February, 2010. http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/dictionary/DictionaryResults.aspx?lextype=3&search=pressure.



Kid-Friendly Definition: Pressure is force acting upon an object on a certain substance or area.


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-Lall, Marci. "blood-pressure-measurement". Unknown. February 3, 2010. <http://www.marcilall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/blood-pressure-measurement.jpg>. 3 February, 2010.




You can remember pressure by remembering: Pressure – press (Because the force is pressing and acting upon an object.


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-Unknown, Unknown. "Pressure". Despair. February 3, 2010. <http://images.despair.com/products/demotivators/pressure.jpg>. 4 February, 2010.




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