Meaning of overpressure in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌəʊvəˈprɛʃə/

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  1. Noun

    overpressure

    Etymology

    mid 17th century (in an earlier sense). From over- + pressure

    Definitions

    1. a transient air pressure greater than the surrounding atmospheric pressure

    Examples

    • « the overpressure of the blast kills by lethal concussion »

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