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counterpressure

counterpressure

6.4
Pressure that pushes back against another force to balance or resist it
  • noun
  • /ˈkaʊntərˌprɛʃər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : contrapresión
  • counterpressure suit
  • mechanical counterpressure

Examples

  • We tried to retract it, but the counterpressure is too much!

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  • The astronaut's suit uses counterpressure to maintain a safe environment in space.

  • During his studies, he learned how counterpressure helps stabilize objects in motion.

  • Engineers designed the structure to withstand external forces with integrated counterpressure systems.

Synonyms

counterbalance
vscounterpressure
7 5.4

A weight that balances a machine or object to keep it steady

applies pressure specifically opposite to resist or balance another pressure
countertraction
vscounterpressure
  • Specialized
1 8.6

A force applied in the opposite direction to a pull to keep a body part steady during treatment

is general opposite pressure used to resist forces not limited to medical use
counterpoise
vscounterpressure
9.5

A person or thing that balances another one

applies pressure in the opposite direction to resist another pressure

How Strong

counterpressure
  • Specialized
6.4

Surface Forms

counterpressure singular
counterpressures plural

Morphology

counterpressure = pressure (transparent) = counter + pressure

Direct composition of 'counter' (against) + 'pressure' yields the ordinary meaning 'pressure applied in the opposite direction'.

Etymology

The word counterpressure combines counter- meaning 'against' and pressure meaning 'a push or press'. Think of two pushes: when one side pushes, counterpressure is the push in the opposite direction that balances or stops it, so counterpressure is pressure used to push back against another pressure.