backpressure

or back pres·sure

[ bak-presh-er ]
/ ˈbækˌprɛʃ ər /

noun

a resistant pressure exerted by liquid or gas against the forward motion or flow of an exhaust or pipe system: Careful control of backpressure ensures an even supply of oil from the well.

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Origin of backpressure

First recorded in 1860–65; back1 + pressure

Words nearby backpressure

backlog, backlot, backmost, backpack, backplate, backpressure, backrest, backronym, backrub, backrush, backs
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