Word
pressurized
Phoneticspres·sur·ized
/ˈpɹɛʃɝˌaɪzd/
Definition
adj. describing a space where the air pressure is kept higher than the air outside. This is common in planes so you can breathe normally at high altitudes.
adj. maintained at a constant atmospheric pressure higher than the surrounding environment. Often used predicatively after 'is' or 'remains', or attributively before nouns like 'cabin' or 'suit'.
Examples
“The airplane cabin is pressurized for the passengers' comfort.”
“Astronauts must wear a pressurized suit to survive the vacuum of space during their mission.”
“Maintaining a pressurized environment within the deep-sea laboratory is essential for the safety of the researchers and the integrity of their delicate equipment.”
Examples
simple
“The airplane cabin is pressurized for the passengers' comfort.”
contextual
“Astronauts must wear a pressurized suit to survive the vacuum of space during their mission.”
complex
“Maintaining a pressurized environment within the deep-sea laboratory is essential for the safety of the researchers and the integrity of their delicate equipment.”
Usage
Often functions as a participial adjective; typically precedes the noun it modifies or follows a linking verb.
Pitfall
the cabin is pressure
the cabin is pressurized
Learners often use the noun 'pressure' when the adjective 'pressurized' is required to describe the state of a container.
Real-World Examples
“Unlike many other stovetop coffee makers, a moka pot employs a pressurized style of extraction.” “Think of it as a tiny pressurized gas container.” Scan code
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