overpressured
Stressed beyond limits
Overpressured describes something subjected to excessive pressure.
In geology, an overpressured formation contains fluids at higher pressure than normal for its depth—a hazard in drilling operations.
The term extends to people feeling overwhelmed by demands: I'm completely overpressured at work right now.
The adjective emphasizes that pressure has exceeded acceptable or sustainable limits.
Overwhelmed by pressure
- overwhelmedDefeated by sheer volume
- burnoutChronic occupational depletion
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- tensionStretched or strained state
deadline · exhausted · strained · overworked · demanding · high-strung · frantic · crisis
Large water storage basin
- hydrocarbonsCarbon-hydrogen organic compounds
- drillingHole-making by rotation
- shaleCompacted clay sediment
- mudstoneCompacted clay and silt rock
compaction · fracture · permeability · porosity · faulting · seal · trap · migration
Study of pressurized liquids
- pneumaticsPhysics of gas mechanics
- compressorPressure-increasing mechanical device
- valveFluid flow controller
- pumpFluid-moving machine
rupture · burst · pipe · seal · gasket · actuator · manifold · boiler
Explosive ignition event
- blastSudden forceful burst
- shockwavePropagating pressure disturbance
- ruptureViolent tearing apart
- burstBreak apart suddenly
fragmentation · concussion · demolition · catastrophic · explosion · shrapnel · propellant · cartridge
Injury from pressure differential
- decompressionReduction of pressure
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
- divingEntering water deliberately
- sinusAir-filled cranial cavity
eardrum · embolism · bends · hyperbaric · squeeze · equalization · ascent · nitrogen
stressed
Overwhelmed by pressure
- overwhelmedDefeated by sheer volume
- burnoutChronic occupational depletion
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
tension · deadline · exhausted · strained · overworked · demanding · high-strung · frantic · crisis · panic
reservoir
Large water storage basin
- hydrocarbonsCarbon-hydrogen organic compounds
- drillingHole-making by rotation
- shaleCompacted clay sediment
mudstone · compaction · fracture · permeability · porosity · faulting · seal · trap · migration · subsurface
hydraulics
Study of pressurized liquids
- pneumaticsPhysics of gas mechanics
- compressorPressure-increasing mechanical device
- valveFluid flow controller
pump · rupture · burst · pipe · seal · gasket · actuator · manifold · boiler · cylinder
detonation
Explosive ignition event
burst · fragmentation · concussion · demolition · catastrophic · explosion · shrapnel · propellant · cartridge · chamber
barotrauma
Injury from pressure differential
- decompressionReduction of pressure
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
- divingEntering water deliberately
sinus · eardrum · embolism · bends · hyperbaric · squeeze · equalization · ascent · nitrogen · edema
overpressureddepressurized
Had pressure released
low-pressure · unpressurized · atmospheric · decompressed · vacuum
overpressuredrelaxed
Free of stress
unstressed · unburdened · at ease · calm · undemanding