Definition of Overpressure in English :

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Overpressure meaning in English

Meaning of Overpressure in English

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Overpressure

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Noun

1. overpressure

a transient air pressure greater than the surrounding atmospheric pressure

Example Sentences:
'the overpressure of the blast kills by lethal concussion'

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Overpressure

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noun
the blast effect of a nuclear weapon expressed as an amount of pressure greater than normal barometric pressure

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Overpressure

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n.
1. A transient air pressure, such as the shock wave from an explosion, that is greater than the surrounding atmospheric pressure.
2. Geology Pore or subsurface pressure that exceeds normal hydrostatic pressure at a given depth.
tr.v. o·ver·pres·sured, o·ver·pres·sur·ing, o·ver·pres·sures
To cause or subject to overpressure.

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