US /ˌprɛʃɝɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun Freq #77482

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    The process of increasing or maintaining the air pressure inside an enclosed space.

    A failure in cabin pressurization forced the plane to descend quickly.

Etymology

From pressure + -ization.

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