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Vocabulary Entry
overpressure
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A state of being under excessively high pressure.
Example Sentences
"The overpressure from the explosion shattered windows in a wide radius."
"Scientists measured the overpressure in the chamber to prevent any accidents."
"The building was designed to withstand the overpressure caused by nearby blasts."
V
verb
To subject something to excessive pressure.
Example Sentences
"The engineer decided not to overpressure the system during testing."
"If you overpressure the balloon, it will burst."
"They warned not to overpressure the containers, as it could lead to leaks."