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pressurized

/ˈprɛʃ.ɚ.aɪzd/
(UK: pressurised)
pres · sur · ized
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• adjective

1

Maintained at a nearly normal atmospheric pressure despite a high altitude or deep underwater environment, or kept under a physical pressure greater than that of the surrounding atmosphere.

Example

"Commercial airliners feature a pressurized cabin so passengers can breathe comfortably at high altitudes."

2

British Subjected to intense demands, stress, or urgency.

Example

"Hospital emergency rooms are highly pressurized work environments that require quick decision-making."

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pressurization
pressurize
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prestige
prestigious
prestigiously

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pressurized. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pressurized
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