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Application of pressure in a given situation or environment

Pressurization

Pressurization or pressurisation is the application of pressure in a given situation or environment.

Examples

Industrial

Industrial equipment is often maintained at pressures above or below atmospheric.

Atmospheric

This is the process by which atmospheric pressure is maintained in an isolated or semi-isolated atmospheric environment (for instance, in an aircraft, or whilst scuba diving).

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