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pascal

Pronunciation: [ˈpæskəl]

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Learn how to use pascal in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “measurement”

(noun) Pascal is a unit used to measure pressure. It tells us how much force is spread over a certain area. When we pump air into a tire, we might use pascals to know how hard the air is pushing on the tire's walls.

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The pressure in the tire was measured at 200 pascals, which was perfect for safe driving.

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The pressure was too low and didn't reach the necessary 100 pascals, making the tire unfit to drive.

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What is the pressure in pascals that we need for this tire?

Context: “theory/research”

(noun) Pascal can also refer to Blaise Pascal, a famous scientist and mathematician. He made many important discoveries and created a way of solving some math problems, as well as contributing to the study of fluids. So when people mention him, they are talking about his ideas or inventions.

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Blaise Pascal invented the first calculating machine, which was very important for math.

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Unlike many other scientists, Blaise Pascal did not focus on biology during his studies.

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What are some of the main contributions of Blaise Pascal to science?

How to pronounce pascal

Pronunciation: [ˈpæskəl]

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