Definition of acupressure : the application of pressure (as with the thumbs or fingertips) to the same discrete points on the body stimulated in acupuncture that is used for its therapeutic effects (such as the relief of tension or pain) â compare shiatsu
The SVI is the volume, in milliliters, occupied by 1 gram of settled activated sludge, and it is a measure of the settling characteristics of the sludge.
The units used to measure radiation are the rem and the millirem (1/1,000th of a rem). The international unit for measuring radiation exposure is the sievert (Sv), and 1 Sv = 100 rems. Therefore, to convert from the mrem values above to mSv (millisievert), divide the value by 100.