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English word origin

Etymology of PSA

English initialisms.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

Initialism of polysialic acid. · Initialism of prostate-specific antigen. · Initialism of pressure-sensitive adhesive. · Initialism of pressure swing adsorption.

name

Initialism of Pacific Southwest Airlines. · Initialism of Philippine Statistics Authority. · Initialism of Phone-paid Services Authority.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

English initialisms.

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Source etymology 2

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name

Initialism of Peugeot S.A., a French automaker.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From French PSA, initialism of Peugeot S.A. (société anonyme (“public limited company”)).

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  • Borrowed-form mentionPSAfr
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