Definition of "torr" []

• A unit of pressure that is equal to approximately 1.316 × 10-3 atmospheres or 133.3 pascals. (noun)

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• "The residual gas pressure is the primary indicator of quality, and is most commonly measured in units called torr, even in metric contexts."
• "An arterial blood gas determination of 50 percent FiO2 mask was pH 7.35, pCO2 30 torr and pO2 152 torr."
• "The best-known sweet at Christmastime is turr ó n , or torr ó in Catalan — a nougat made from sugar, honey and egg whites."