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A non-SI unit of [[pressure]] (symbol: | A non-SI unit of [[pressure]] (symbol: torr) with ratio of 760 to 1 [[Atmosphere (unit)|atmosphere]], selected to be approximately equal to the fluid pressure exerted by 1 millimeter of [[mercury]] (symbol: mmHg) and thus 1 torr ≈ 1 mmHg. | ||
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A non-SI unit of pressure (symbol: torr) with ratio of 760 to 1 atmosphere, selected to be approximately equal to the fluid pressure exerted by 1 millimeter of mercury (symbol: mmHg) and thus 1 torr ≈ 1 mmHg.