overpressure

noun

over·​pres·​sure ˈō-vər-ˌpre-shər 

: pressure significantly above what is usual or normal

Examples of overpressure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

What reservoir characteristics does the Sage method need to be viable, such as depth, temperature, overpressure, natural fracture permeability? —Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025

Among the concerns from launching such a large rocket are launch pad anomalies, debris dispersion, blast overpressure, sonic boom overpressure, explosion, fire, air quality, noise or other effects during launch, landing or other operations. —Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2024

In addition to a pop-up pressure indicator and a steam release mechanism, there is an overpressure plug that will get rid of excessive steam. —Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2023

Reducing the amount of explosives, and changing its location, may reduce the overpressure adequately. —Sébastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 23 June 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for overpressure

• acupressure
• flesher
• fresher
• pressure
• thresher
• refresher