Pressure coefficient — The pressure coefficient is a dimensionless number which describes the relative pressures throughout a flow field in fluid dynamics. The pressure coefficient is used in aerodynamics and hydrodynamics. Every point in a fluid flow field has its own … Wikipedia
Highest — High High, a. [Compar. {Higher}; superl. {Highest}.] [OE. high, hegh, hey, heh, AS. he[ a]h, h?h; akin to OS. h?h, OFries. hag, hach, D. hoog, OHG. h?h, G. hoch, Icel. h?r, Sw. h[ o]g, Dan. h[ o]i, Goth. hauhs, and to Icel. haugr mound, G. h[… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pressure melting point — This term is used in the glaciological literature to refer to the melting point of ice under pressure. As the pressure increases in the downward direction, the melting temperature of ice decreases. This pressure melting point can reach values… … Wikipedia
highest — haɪ n. high point, highest point; high gear (in an automobile); high pressure system (Meteorology); state of euphoria produced by drugs or alcohol (Slang); state of great excitement, high spirits adj. tall, lofty, elevated; expensive, costly;… … English contemporary dictionary
pressure — 1. A stress or force acting in any direction against resistance. 2. (P, frequently followed by a subscript indicating location)In physics and physiology, the force per unit area exerted by a gas or liquid against the walls of its container or… … Medical dictionary
Blood pressure — For information about high blood pressure, see Hypertension. Blood pressure Diagnostics A sphygmomanometer, a device used for measuring arterial pressure. MeSH … Wikipedia
line pressure — is fed to the shifting components when they are to be applied; it increases in proportion to engine speed and is the highest pressure in the hydraulic control system … Dictionary of automotive terms
systolic blood pressure — noun The highest pressure within the bloodstream, occurring during each heart beat, because of the systole … Wiktionary
critical pressure — The highest pressure of the fuel air mixture inside the cylinder of a reciprocating engine that allows a mixture to burn evenly, rather than detonate or explode … Aviation dictionary
design pressure — Highest or most severe pressure expected during operation. Sometimes used as the calculated operating pressure plus an allowance for safety … Dictionary of automotive terms
