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pressurize v. t.

To increase the pressure on (a gas or liquid); as, pressurized oxygen.

Synonyms: supercharge, apply pressure to.

To increase and maintain a pressure in (a compartment or container), above that of the ambient pressure; of airplanes, space suits, and diving bells, for example; as, the airplane cabin was pressurized for the comfort of the passengers; the sterile room was pressurized to prevent contamination.

negatively pressurized maintained at a pressure somewhat below that of ambient pressure; a technique sometimes used to keep airborn materials in a room from escaping out; as, the biohazard lab was negatively pressurized to keep hazardous biological agents from escaping into the environment.

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Etymology of 'Pressurize'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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Words linked to "Pressurize" : pressure, hold, pressurise, modify, adjust, alter, change, set, supercharge, keep