low-pressure
adjective
low-pres·sure
ˈlō-ˈpre-shər 
1
: having, exerting, or operating under a relatively small pressure
2
Examples of low-pressure in a Sentence
a low-pressure boss who lets employees do their work without looking over their shoulders
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For leafy greens, rinse under low-pressure warm water, spin dry in a colander and wash the colander after.
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Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
For everyday washing, Consumer Reports and FDA guidance recommend low-pressure running water for at least 20 seconds with gentle rubbing.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Build in low-pressure time — a morning at the hotel pool, a slow walk to nowhere.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Hawaii governor provides residents with an update A series of low-pressure systems has struck Hawaii in March.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
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Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
For everyday washing, Consumer Reports and FDA guidance recommend low-pressure running water for at least 20 seconds with gentle rubbing.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Build in low-pressure time — a morning at the hotel pool, a slow walk to nowhere.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Hawaii governor provides residents with an update A series of low-pressure systems has struck Hawaii in March.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Low-pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-pressure. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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