pascal

/pæˈskæl/
noun
  1. A unit of pressure in the metric system, equal to one newton per square meter.
    • A standard atmosphere is about 101,325 pascals.
    • Weather reports often give air pressure in hectopascals.
    • The tire pressure should be 220 kilopascals.
  2. A programming language named after Blaise Pascal, used for teaching and general programming.
    • She learned to code using Pascal in her computer science class.
    • Many older educational programs were written in Pascal.
    • Pascal is known for its clear syntax and structured programming features.
  3. A male given name, or a surname (e.g., Blaise Pascal, the French scientist).
    • Blaise Pascal made important contributions to mathematics and physics.
    • Pascal is a common first name in French-speaking countries.
    • My neighbor's name is Pascal; he is from Belgium.
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