water pressure
Flow's pushing strength
Water pressure is the force exerted by water against surfaces, measured by weight per unit area.
In household contexts, it determines how forcefully water flows from taps and showerheads: The water pressure in this apartment is terrible.
Low pressure produces weak flow; high pressure can damage pipes.
Municipal systems maintain pressure through pumps or elevated tanks.
- plumbing systemBuilding's water distribution network
- hydrostaticsScience of stationary fluid pressures
- hydraulicsStudy of pressurized liquids
- psi23rd Greek letter
- nozzleFlow-directing pipe fitting
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