absolute pressure
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absolute pressure
(′ab·sə′lüt ′presh·ər)
(physics) The pressure above the absolute zero value of pressure that theoretically obtains in empty space or at the absolute zero of temperature, as distinguished from gage pressure.
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absolute pressure
The sum of the gauge pressure plus atmospheric pressure.
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absolute pressure
The pressure measured relative to zero pressure, or a total vacuum, as opposed to gauge pressure, which is pressure measured relative to ambient pressure. A manifold absolute pressure (MAP) gauge measures absolute pressure in a reciprocating engine.
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