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im·​pres·​sure | \ im-ˈpre-shər How to pronounce impressure (audio) \

Definition of impressure

archaic
: a mark made by pressure : impression

First Known Use of impressure

1600, in the meaning defined above

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“Impressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impressure. Accessed 16 Jan. 2022.

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