radiation pressure

/ˈreɪdiˌeɪʃən ˌprɛʃər/

Definitions of radiation pressure

1. noun

   the minute pressure exerted on a surface normal to the direction of propagation of a wave
   synonyms: corpuscular-radiation pressure

   types:

   acoustic radiation pressure

   (acoustics) the pressure exerted on a surface normal to the direction of propagation of a sound wave

   type of:

   force per unit area, pressure, pressure level

   the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)