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backpressure
[ bak-presh-er ]
noun
- 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.
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of backpressure1
Example Sentences
More important, within the buffet zone as the airplane approached the stall, the control forces — the necessary backpressure on the control column — did not increase in a conventional linear manner as they had in previous 737s and as certification standards required.
That resistance creates a backpressure in the airways, dilating the muscles that would otherwise collapse in the middle of the night.
Another possible cause is built-up backpressure from a plugged exhaust system.
Worn fuel injectors or under-loaded gensets can cause a buildup of carbon in the exhaust that�s sufficient enough to increase backpressure.
Depending on the positioning of the engine, power loss due to exhaust backpressure may be less than what can be achieved in a conventional installation.
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