Underpressure
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Underpressure is a noun meaning insufficient pressure; a marked drop in pressure.
Meaning
insufficient pressure; a marked drop in pressure.
Example Sentences
The expanding-hot-channel mechanism predicts an initial positive pressure change (an overpressure) while the electrostatic-pressure-relief mechanism predicts an initial negative pressure change (an underpressure).
Word Forms
- underpressures
Antonyms for underpressure
Common opposites include overpressure.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include underload, pressurelessness, underproduction, undervoltage, underexposure, undersupply.
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