pascal
Pascal (noun) means the SI unit of pressure, equal to one newton of force per square metre. Example: “Atmospheric pressure is roughly 101,325 pascals at sea level.”
How to use pascal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the unit of pressure or the programming language, both named after Blaise Pascal.
Word forms
pascals plural, Pascals plural
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Atmospheric pressure is roughly 101,325 _____ at sea level.
Etymology
Named after the French scientist and mathematician Blaise Pascal (1623-1662).
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What does “pascal” mean?
The word “pascal” means the SI unit of pressure, equal to one newton of force per square metre. In plain terms, either the unit of pressure or the programming language, both named after Blaise Pascal.
How do you pronounce “pascal”?
“Pascal” is pronounced PAS-kuhl (/pæˈskæl/ in IPA).
How do you use “pascal” in a sentence?
Here is “pascal” used in a sentence: “Atmospheric pressure is roughly 101,325 pascals at sea level.”
What part of speech is “pascal”?
Depending on how it is used, “pascal” can be a noun and a proper noun.
Where does the word “pascal” come from?
The word “pascal” dates back to around 1623 and comes from French. Named after the French scientist and mathematician Blaise Pascal (1623-1662).
Is “pascal” a common word?
“Pascal” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “pascal” have?
“Pascal” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the SI unit of pressure, equal to one newton of force per square metre.