English Explanatory Dictionary

overpressure

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. excess or markedly elevated pressure, especially a transient high pressure due to a shock wave
verb
  1. To subject to a high pressure

Pronunciation

/ˌəʊ̯.vəˈpɹɛʃ.ə/ /ˌoʊ.vɚˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Neøn-overpressure.wav

Word forms

overpressure overpressures overpressuring overpressured

Etymology

From over- + pressure.

Antonyms

underpressure
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