Pressurization
(noun)
- The act or process of pressurizing, especially the introduction of pressurized air or gas into a container or system.
- The state or condition of being pressurized.
Origin:
From the verb pressurize + -ation, formed on the model of the nouns nationalization and industrialization.
Examples:
- The pressurization of the spacecraft allowed it to withstand the extreme conditions of space.
- The pressurization of the gas pipeline increased the efficiency of transportation.
- The pressurization of the tire ensured it wouldn't lose air while in use.
- The pressurization system in the airplane maintains a comfortable cabin environment at high altitudes.
- The pressurization of the water tank was necessary to keep the fish healthy.