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falling pressure

[/ˈfɔːlɪŋ ˈprɛʃər/]
noun
pressão em queda
1. A decrease in atmospheric or barometric pressure, typically indicating a change in weather conditions
The falling pressure suggests a storm is approaching.
A pressão em queda sugere que uma tempestade se aproxima.
2. In medicine, a reduction in blood pressure or other physiological pressure measurements
The patient's falling pressure was a cause for concern.
A pressão em queda do paciente foi motivo de preocupação.
3. In technical contexts, a decrease in pressure within a closed system or container
Falling pressure in the hydraulic system triggered an alert.
A pressão em queda no sistema hidráulico acionou um alerta.
Synonyms
decreasing pressuredropping pressurepressure decline
Antonyms
rising pressureincreasing pressure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pressão em queda
Standard term used in weather forecasting and medical contexts
Portugal
pressão decrescente
More formal alternative commonly used in meteorological reports
General
queda de pressão
Alternative phrasing used across regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

barometric pressure drop
pressure on the decline
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