Definition of overpressure Overpressure

We found 4 definitions of overpressure from 3 different sources.

What does overpressure mean?

WordNet

Noun

Plural: overpressures

overpressure - a transient air pressure greater than the surrounding atmospheric pressure; "the overpressure of the blast kills by lethal concussion"

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Wiktionary

overpressure (Noun)
excess or markedly elevated pressure, especially a transient high pressure due to a shock wave .
overpressure (Verb)
To subject to a high pressure.