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 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 Lieber and Press' model assumes that 3,000 pounds per square inch of overpressure is the level at which a silo cannot survive. —

Jan Lodal, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2010 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 According to the report, the problems (and solutions) boil down to: The blast of the canopy fracturing system is causing overpressure sufficient to cause a concession in 20% of simulated escapees instead of the target threshold of 5%. —

Sébastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 23 June 2023 See all Example Sentences for overpressure

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