corpuscular-radiation pressure

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1.corpuscular-radiation pressure - the minute pressure exerted on a surface normal to the direction of propagation of a waveradiation pressureacoustic radiation pressure - (acoustics) the pressure exerted on a surface normal to the direction of propagation of a sound waveforce per unit area, pressure, pressure level - the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit); "the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure"