Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pressurized

adjective
/ˈprɛʃəraɪzd/
Definition
Having or subjected to pressure.
Examples
  • The pressurized cabin of the airplane ensures that passengers can breathe comfortably at high altitudes.
  • Pressurized tanks are used to store gases safely.
  • The pressurized water system helps to distribute water evenly throughout the building.
Meaning
The state of being under a high level of force or tension, usually in a contained environment.
Synonyms
  • Compressed
  • Stressed
  • Under tension