overpressure

[ oh-ver-presh-er ]

noun

1. pressure in excess of normal atmospheric pressure, as that caused by an explosion's shock wave or created in an accelerating airplane.

verb (used with object)

, o·ver·pres·sured, o·ver·pres·sur·ing.

1. to cause or expose to overpressure.
2. to make undue demands on by a regimen, work load, etc.:

   students overpressured with heavy academic schedules.

overpressure

/ ˈəʊvəˌprɛʃə /

noun

1. the blast effect of a nuclear weapon expressed as an amount of pressure greater than normal barometric pressure

Other Words From

• over·pressur·i·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of overpressure¹

First recorded in 1635–45; over- + pressure

Example Sentences

Forcing and overpressure have the same origin, and the same result upon alert and varied intellectual interest.

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Under the overpressure on medical skill and time is bound to diminish tact and sympathy.

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I am getting on first rate with my Greek, and will do capital if my health does not break down with overpressure.

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This was a troublesome task, and often a little overpressure prevented its success.

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The laws of overpressure are at this moment acting slowly and silently in our midst.

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