What does "pressurization" mean?

The act or process of increasing pressure within a volume of space.

Pressurization

Q: What is a synonym for "pressurization"?

Common synonyms include: cabin pressure control, coercion, compression, gas pressurization, influence, internal pressure.

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Noun

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The act or process of increasing pressure within a volume of space. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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cabin pressure control coercion compression gas pressurization influence internal pressure

Antonyms

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autonomy decompression deflation depressurization

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"Managers met Friday to discuss plans to fix helium and nitrogen leaks on the right side of the pressurization portion of the shuttle's orbital maneuvering system."

Etymology

From pressure + -ization.

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