Overpressure
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌəʊ̯.vəˈpɹɛʃ.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Overpressure is a noun meaning excess or markedly elevated pressure, especially a transient high pressure due to a shock wave.
Meaning
excess or markedly elevated pressure, especially a transient high pressure due to a shock wave.
More Meanings
- To subject to a high pressure
Example Sentences
The walls facing the explosion will experience a reflected overpressure.
Figure 5-19 shows a breather valve that carries separately a direct-loaded vacuum relief value and an overpressure relief valve.
... or whether the bronchiectatic cavity is due principally to a yielding of the bronchial walls to the inspiratory and expiratory pressure, to the overpressure of the engorging secretion, .
Word Forms
- overpressures
- overpressuring
- overpressured
Antonyms for overpressure
Common opposites include underpressure.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pressure, relief, excess, overpressurization, overpressuring, overpressurisation.
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