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seating pressure

[/ˈsiːtɪŋ ˈpreʃər/]
nounpl: seating pressures
pressão de assentamento
1. The force or pressure applied to ensure a component is properly seated or fitted into its designated position
The valve requires proper seating pressure to create an effective seal.
A válvula requer pressão de assentamento adequada para criar um vedação eficaz.
2. In dental or medical contexts, the pressure applied when placing or positioning a restoration or prosthetic
The dentist applied seating pressure to ensure the crown was fully seated.
O dentista aplicou pressão de assentamento para garantir que a coroa fosse totalmente assentada.
3. In mechanical engineering, the compressive force needed to properly install or position a bearing, seal, or fitting
Excessive seating pressure can damage the O-ring.
Pressão de assentamento excessiva pode danificar o anel de vedação.
Synonyms
seating forceinstallation pressurecompressive forcefitting pressure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pressão de assentamento
Standard term used in industrial and engineering contexts
São Paulo
pressão de encaixe
Alternative variant emphasizing the fitting aspect
Portugal
pressão de assentamento
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, used in technical documentation
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