backpressure

back·pres·sure

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bak-presh-er]
- /ˈbækˌprɛʃ ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bak-presh-er]
- /ˈbækˌprɛʃ ər/

Definitions of backpressure word

noun backpressure 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 backpressure pressure that is opposed to the flow of a fluid. 0

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Origin of backpressure

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 Backpressure

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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backpressure 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 72% 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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