| NOUN | phenomenon | atmospheric pressure, air pressure, pressure | the pressure exerted by the atmosphere |
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| Meaning | The pressure exerted by the atmosphere. | |
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| Synonyms | air pressure, pressure | |
| Narrower | barometric pressure | atmospheric pressure as indicated by a barometer |
| compartment pressure | The air pressure maintained in an air-tight compartment (as in an aircraft) | |
| overpressure | A transient air pressure greater than the surrounding atmospheric pressure | |
| sea-level pressure | The atmospheric pressure reduced by a formula to the pressure at sea level | |
| Broader | gas pressure | The pressure exerted by a gas |
| Spanish | presión atmosférica | |
| Catalan | pressió atmosfèrica | |
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