pascal

noun

pas·​cal pa-ˈskal  pä-ˈskäl 

1

: a unit of pressure in the meter-kilogram-second system equivalent to one newton per square meter

2

Pascal or PASCAL : a structured computer programming language developed from Algol and designed to process both numerical and textual data

Examples of pascal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Aside from SealForce, the Roomba Max 875 cleans with an impressive 35,000 Pascals of suction and 20 liters per second of airflow. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2026

The device is equipped with two suction modes and has a maximum speed of 25,000 pascals, which is similar to that of a cordless vacuum. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026

First, a compressor pressurizes the gas from 1 bar (100,000 pascals) to about 55 bar (5,500,000 pa). — IEEE Spectrum, 21 Dec. 2025

The unit is rated at 20,000Pa (pascals of pressure) which is high for a robotic vacuum and helpful for picking up heavier debris. — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 22 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Blaise Pascal

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for pascal

• canal
• chorale
• corral
• locale
• morale
• royale
• artisanal
• bal
• dal
• gal
• mal
• pal

Kids Definition

pascal

noun

pas·​cal pas-ˈkal 

1

: a unit of pressure in the metric system equal to one newton per square meter

2

usually capitalized P or all capitalized : a computer programming language developed from ALGOL

Etymology

named for Blaise Pascal 1623–1662 French mathematician

Medical Definition

pascal

noun

pas·​cal pas-ˈkal 

: a unit of pressure in the mks system equivalent to one newton per square meter or to 1.45 × 10⁻⁴ pounds per square inch

Biographical Definition

Pascal

biographical name

Pas·​cal pa-ˈskal  pä-ˈskäl 

Blaise 1623–1662 French mathematician and philosopher

Pascalian

pa-ˈska-lē-ən 

adjective