repressurize

pres·sur·ize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [presh-uh-rahyz]
- /ˈprɛʃ əˌraɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [presh-uh-rahyz]
- /ˈprɛʃ əˌraɪz/

Definitions of repressurize word

verb with object repressurize to raise the internal atmospheric pressure of to the required or desired level: to pressurize an astronaut's spacesuit before a walk in space. 1
verb with object repressurize to maintain normal air pressure in (the cockpit or cabin of an airplane) at high altitudes. 1
verb with object repressurize to apply pressure to (a gas or liquid); supercharge. 1
verb with object repressurize to pressure-cook. 1
verb repressurize to pressurize again, to return pressure to 0

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Origin of repressurize

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; pressure + -ize

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Parts of speech for Repressurize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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repressurize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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