overpressure

(ōˌvər-prĕshˈər)

noun
A transient air pressure, such as the shock wave from an explosion, that is greater than the surrounding atmospheric pressure.
transitive verb o·ver·pres·sured, o·ver·pres·sur·ing, o·ver·pres·sures
To cause or subject to overpressure.

Related Forms:

  • oˌver·presˌsur·i·zaˈtion (-ĭ-zāˈshən) noun
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