The phrase "partial pressure" refers to the pressure exerted by a single gas in a mixture of different gases. It helps us understand and measure the contribution of each gas to the total pressure in the mixture. Full definition
But in today's world, the greatly increased partial pressure of CO2 from fossil fuel emissions causes a flux of CO2 from the atmosphere to the oceans. (skepticalscience.com)
In today's world, the greatly increased partial pressure of CO2 from fossil fuel emissions causes a flux of CO2 from the atmosphere to the oceans. (skepticalscience.com)
- in air with normal composition the oxygen partial pressure is 20 % of the total pressure. (engineeringtoolbox.com)