overpressure (Meaning)
Wordnet
overpressure (n)
a transient air pressure greater than the surrounding atmospheric pressure
Webster
overpressure (n.)
Excessive pressure or urging.
Synonyms & Antonyms of overpressure
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overpressure Sentence Examples
- The sudden overpressure from the explosion shattered windows and collapsed walls.
- The overpressure created by the passing jet caused the awning to collapse.
- The oceanographer measured the overpressure at the bottom of the Mariana Trench.
- The overpressure from the underwater blast rippled through the water column, stunning marine life.
- The overpressure due to the volcanic eruption caused a massive landslide.
- The overpressure in the valve resulted in a catastrophic failure.
- The shock wave from the nuclear test generated an overpressure that damaged buildings kilometers away.
- The overpressure created by the meteor impact forced the atmosphere outward in a massive air blast.
- The overpressure from the sonic boom caused the airplane to tremble violently.
- Engineers designed the building to withstand extreme overpressure caused by possible explosions.
FAQs About the word overpressure
a transient air pressure greater than the surrounding atmospheric pressureExcessive pressure or urging.
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The sudden overpressure from the explosion shattered windows and collapsed walls.
The overpressure created by the passing jet caused the awning to collapse.
The oceanographer measured the overpressure at the bottom of the Mariana Trench.
The overpressure from the underwater blast rippled through the water column, stunning marine life.
