water pressure

noun

: a force that makes a flow of water strong or weak
high/low water pressure

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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2025 The crew died instantly, facing nearly 5,000 pounds per square inch of water pressure, per the report. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025 The passengers were exposed to about 4,930 pounds per square inch of water pressure, according to the Coast Guard’s report, which killed them instantly. Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 The company’s failure to investigate mishaps in the Titan during dives before the June 2023 incident led to the submersible’s tragic implosion, during which passengers were subject to nearly 5,000 pounds per square inch of water pressure. Solcyré Burga, Time, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for water pressure

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“Water pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20pressure. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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