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Hypertonic , hy·per·ton·ic / ˌhīpərˈtänik/ • adj. having increased pressure or tone, in particular: ∎ Biol. having a higher osmotic pressure than a particular flu… Osmotic Pressure , Skip to main content
osmotic pressure Pacinian corpuscle , Pacinian corpuscle (lamellated corpuscle) Any of the sensory receptors in the subcutaneous layer of the skin that are sensitive to pressure. Each con… Expiration , ex·pi·ra·tion / ˌekspəˈrāshən/ • n. 1. the ending of the fixed period for which a contract is valid: the expiration of the lease. ∎ the end of a peri… Surround , sur·round / səˈround/ • v. [tr.] (usu. be surrounded) be all around (someone or something): the hotel is surrounded by its own gardens| fig. he loves… Barometers , A barometer is an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure. Two kinds of barometers are in common use, a mercury barometer and an aneroid barome…
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