back pressure

back pres·sure

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bak presh-er]
- /bæk ˈprɛʃ ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bak presh-er]
- /bæk ˈprɛʃ ər/

Definitions of back pressure words

noun back pressure the pressure that opposes the motion of a piston on its exhaust stroke in an internal-combustion engine 3
noun back pressure the exhaust pressure in external combustion engines 3
noun back pressure the local pressure that builds up when fluid flow is obstructed in the cardiovascular or urinary systems 3
noun back pressure a resistant pressure exerted by liquid or gas against the forward motion or flow of an exhaust or pipe system: Careful control of backpressure ensures an even supply of oil from the well. 1
noun back pressure force going against flow 1

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Origin of back pressure

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65; back1 + pressure

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Parts of speech for Back pressure

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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back pressure popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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