water pressure

noun

: a force that makes a flow of water strong or weak
high/low water pressure

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Their housings need to withstand immense water pressure, prevent water ingress, and protect sensitive components. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026 Crews and contractors have completed repairs, but officials are still monitoring plant operations and water pressure. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 Walk-in closets are a pleasant surprise, and the marble bathrooms have soaking tubs and showers with excellent water pressure, and a stash of Molton Brown toiletries. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 The worst impacts were felt in Georgia, where hackers’ successful shutdown of a pump station led to a drop in water pressure, which increased the risk of contamination of drinking water, the center reported. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for water pressure

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“Water pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20pressure. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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