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Pressure

/ˈprɛʃ.ər/noun / verb
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Pressure is the physical force exerted on an object or surface per unit area, a fundamental concept in physics that drives everything from atmospheric weather patterns to engine operations. In broader contexts, it also describes the mental or emotional strain from external demands, like workplace stress, highlighting how this term bridges the tangible world of science and the intangible realm of human experience.

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