sound pressure

/saʊnd ˌprɛʃər/
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Definitions of sound pressure
  1. noun
    the difference between the instantaneous pressure at a point in a sound field and the average pressure at that point
    synonyms: instantaneous sound pressure
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    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)
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