elevated pressure

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A general term for pressure that is higher than normal, can be atmospheric, physical, etc.

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Examples (10)

  • The experiment requires maintaining an elevated pressure inside the sealed chamber.
  • Gases behave differently under conditions of elevated pressure and high temperature.
  • The deep-sea submersible is built to withstand the extremely elevated pressure of the ocean depths.
  • A warning light indicates elevated pressure in the hydraulic system.
  • The boiler's safety valve prevents dangerously elevated pressure by releasing steam.
  • This manufacturing process relies on elevated pressure to bond the materials together.
  • Due to the scandal, there is elevated pressure on the officials to resign.
  • The chemical reaction is accelerated by the application of elevated pressure.
  • Symptoms of the condition include headaches and a feeling of elevated pressure behind the eyes.
  • Divers must decompress slowly to adapt to the change from elevated pressure underwater to normal atmospheric pressure.