Pascal's principle

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Pascal's principle

[poskuls′, paskals′]

Etymology: Blaise Pascal

(in physics) a law stating that a confined liquid transmits pressure applied to it from an external source equally in all directions. Pascal's principle provides the basis for all hydraulic devices.

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