Pascal

pascal (unit of pressure)

noun pas-KAHL Rare

Origin: named after Blaise Pascal

Usage Note

Pascal (abbreviation Pa) is the SI unit of pressure. Weather forecasts in Germany often use Hektopascal (hPa) for air pressure, equivalent to the older Millibar.

Examples

"Der Luftdruck beträgt 1013 Hektopascal."

Natural Translation

The air pressure is 1,013 hectopascals.

Literal Translation

The air-pressure amounts to 1013 hectopascals.

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