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pres⋅sur⋅ize

[presh-uh-rahyz]
–verb (used with object), -ized, -iz⋅ing.
1. to raise the internal atmospheric pressure of to the required or desired level: to pressurize an astronaut's spacesuit before a walk in space.
2. to maintain normal air pressure in (the cockpit or cabin of an airplane) at high altitudes.
3. to apply pressure to (a gas or liquid); supercharge.
4. to pressure-cook.
Also, especially British, pres⋅sur⋅ise.


Origin:
1940–45; pressure + -ize


pres⋅sur⋅iz⋅er, noun
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pressurise

verb
1. increase the pressure on a gas or liquid [syn: supercharge
2. maintain a certain pressure; "the airplane cabin is pressurized"; "pressurize a space suit" [syn: pressurize
3. increase the pressure in or of; "The captain will pressurize the cabin for the passengers' comfort" [syn: pressurize] [ant: decompress
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