pascal

/pɑːskɑːl/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of pressure in the International System of Units (SI), equal to one newton per square meter.

“The hydraulic system operates at 10 pascals of pressure.”

2. proper noun

Blaise Pascal, a French mathematician, physicist, and philosopher.

“Blaise Pascal made significant contributions to the field of mathematics.”

3. noun

A programming language used for building graphical user interfaces.

“The game engine uses Pascal to create its visual elements.”

Synonyms

  • pressure
  • unit

Antonyms

  • atmosphere
  • vacuum