pressure sensitive

Responds to contact

Pressure sensitive describes materials or devices that respond to applied pressure.

A pressure-sensitive adhesive sticks when pressed against a surface without needing heat or water—think tape, labels, or sticky notes.

Pressure-sensitive touchscreens register input based on how hard you press, distinguishing a light tap from a firm push.

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touch · touch screen · tactile · force · contact · peel · backing · vinyl · decal · sticker · bumper sticker · responsive · membrane · switch · pad · film · coating · screen protector

Categories
Opposites
activation trigger mechanism

pressure sensitivelight-sensitive

Responsive to radiant energy

voice-activated · touch-free · contactless · photosensitive · hands-free

sensitivity vs. insensitivity to pressure

pressure sensitivenon-reactive

Chemically inactive or stable

rigid · inert · unresponsive · always-on

Family

pressure, sensitive, press, pressed, pressing, presses, pressures, pressured, pressuring

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