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counterpressure

American

[koun-ter-presh-er] / ˈkaʊn tərˌprɛʃ ər /

noun

pressure in the opposite direction or with opposing effect.

Etymology

Origin of counterpressure

First recorded in 1645–55; counter- + pressure

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