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over·pres·sure
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Princeton's WordNet
overpressurenoun
a transient air pressure greater than the surrounding atmospheric pressure
"the overpressure of the blast kills by lethal concussion"
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overpressurenoun
excess or markedly elevated pressure, especially a transient high pressure due to a shock wave
overpressureverb
To subject to a high pressure
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overpressure
Overpressure refers to the pressure condition where the pressure of a fluid (liquid or gas) in a system exceeds the ambient or atmospheric pressure. It is commonly used in fields like engineering, physics, and geology, and can occur due to various phenomena including explosions, severe weather events, or geological activities. The term can also refer to a measurement of the blast pressure from an explosion or seismic event, over and above normal atmospheric pressure.
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Overpressure
Overpressure is the pressure caused by a shock wave over and above normal atmospheric pressure. The shock wave may be caused by sonic boom or by explosion, and the resulting overpressure receives particular attention when measuring the effects of nuclear weapons or thermobaric bombs.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
overpressure
The pressure resulting from the blast wave of an explosion. It is referred to as
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of overpressure in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of overpressure in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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