/presh"euh ruyzd'/ , adj.
1. brought to and maintained at an atmospheric pressure higher than that of the surroundings: cooking with pressurized steam.
2. maintained at an air pressure comfortable for breathing: a pressurized cabin and cockpit; a pressurized suit for diving.
3. Informal. subject or subjected to undue pressure or harassment: the pressurized milieu of big business.
[ 1935-40; PRESSURIZE + -ED 2 ]