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overpressure

UK/'əuvə,preʃə/US/'әuvә'preʃә/
B1

Definitions

n.

Pressure rising above the normal or safe level, as in a blast wave

超压,过压

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
over-excessively, above
+
presspress, squeeze
+
-ureact, process, result
=overpressure

over- (excessive) + pressure. Pressure above the normal level — a technical term, especially for the spike from an explosion.

Root press still carries 89 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The blast created an overpressure that shattered the windows.

  • 2.

    A relief valve protects the tank from overpressure.

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