low-pressure

[loh-presh-er]

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adjective

having or involving a low or below-normal pressure, as steam or water.
without vigor or persistence; not forceful or aggressive: a low-pressure campaign.
quietly persuasive; subtle; indirect: a low-pressure salesman.

Origin of low-pressure

First recorded in 1820–30

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Related Words for low-pressure

unofficial, relaxed, spontaneous, straightforward, intimate, mellow, easygoing, buoyant, peppy, sunny, carefree, racy, cheerful, blithe, lively, casual, airy, jaunty, offhand, informal

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Historical Examples of low-pressure

They had removed all protection from the low-pressure stratosphere.
Lords of the Stratosphere
Arthur J. Burks
The one shown in the drawing is intended for low-pressure kiers.
The Dyeing of Cotton Fabrics
Franklin Beech
Round the low-pressure cylinder, then down again—and we are “below.”
An Ocean Tramp
William McFee
Then how does the air coming from B manage to be low-pressure stuff?
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, August 18th, 1920
Various
The main engine-room, containing the low-pressure turbines, is similarly protected against flooding.
An Unsinkable Titanic
John Bernard Walker

British Dictionary definitions for low-pressure

low-pressure

adjective

having, using, or involving a pressure below normala low-pressure gas
relaxed or calm

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