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overpressure
[ oh-ver-presh-er ]
noun
- 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)
- to cause or expose to overpressure.
- to make undue demands on by a regimen, work load, etc.:
students overpressured with heavy academic schedules.
overpressure
/ ˈəʊəˌɛʃə /
noun
- the blast effect of a nuclear weapon expressed as an amount of pressure greater than normal barometric pressure
Other 51Թ Forms
- v·ȴܰ··tDz noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of overpressure1
Example Sentences
The challenge: if conventional speaking valves are used improperly, dangerous overpressure can occur, which can cause serious complications and even death.
The Army has previously said that it is “committed to understanding, mitigating, accurately diagnosing, and promptly treating blast overpressure and its effects in all forms.”
It also warned overpressure could result in a small area of nitrogen displacing oxygen in the area around the inmate’s face or head.
"Work is currently underway to better understand these findings and to be able to answer the question of 'how much is too much?' when it comes to blast overpressure exposure," Stone said.
“Work is currently underway to better understand these findings and to be able to answer the question of, ‘How much is too much?’ when it comes to blast overpressure exposure,” Dr. Stone said.
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