Overpressure (Noun)
Meaning
A transient air pressure greater than the surrounding atmospheric pressure; "the overpressure of the blast kills by lethal concussion".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The explosion caused a massive overpressure that shattered the windows and damaged the buildings nearby.
- The high-speed impact created a significant overpressure that compromised the structural integrity of the vehicle.
- During the test, the rocket experienced an unexpected overpressure that led to a catastrophic failure of the fuel tank.
- The researcher studied the effects of overpressure on the human body in extreme environments such as underwater or in space.
- The technician carefully monitored the pressure gauge to prevent overpressure, which could lead to a potentially disastrous compressor failure.