Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- adj. Having, working under, or exerting little pressure.
- adj. Relaxed in attitude, nature, or style; easygoing: a low-pressure lifestyle; a low-pressure personality.
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- Working with a low degree of steam-pressure: as, a low-pressure engine. See low pressure, under pressure.
Wiktionary
- adj. The opposite of high-pressure, defined by contrast. Uses include: A low-pressure zone in meteorology, a low-pressure steam pipe (which is not as dangerous as a high-pressure one).
GNU Webster's 1913
- adj. Having, employing, or exerting, a low degree of pressure.
- adj. same as easygoing, 4.
WordNet 3.0
- adj. not forceful
Examples
“The moderate to heavy rains expected early Thursday are the spawn of a low-pressure system off the Georgia coast and the remnants of the short-lived Tropical Storm Nicole.”
“Compressors are used to cool refrigerators by converting low-pressure refrigerant into a high-pressure vapor.”
Consumer Reports: Feds put the squeeze on refrigerator compressor market
“In a separate action, BMW is also recalling about 20,800 2008 X5 SUVs to replace the low-pressure fuel pump.”
“Let us, further, make a conservative assumption of my durability in these mentions, and posit that by the fourth generation of reference I have been replaced by the economy, or a low-pressure system over Michigan, or a memorable quiche seen on " Rachael Ray .”
The Wall Street Journal: Millions Will Say They Slept With Me
“Weather-service officials said the storm was one of the most powerful in the Midwest in decades, as measured by low-pressure readings, which were comparable to those found in a category 3 hurricane.”
“The remaining low-pressure system could still down trees, causing problems for homeowners and travelers.”
“In the best case, a low-pressure center could push the storm away from the coast, Feltgen says.”
USA Today: Hurricane Irene strengthens on path to Florida, Carolinas
“Even for people that have met in the real world, Words With Friends is a low-pressure tool for breaking the ice.”
The Wall Street Journal: In This Online Word Game, the Winning Spell Is Love
“Farther West, another low-pressure system and associated cold front move into the Pacific Northwest.”
USA Today: Thursday's forecast: Wild weather for central USA
“In a massive rebuild, Entergy New Orleans began reconstructing the city's gas pipelines in 2007, and is also converting its local, low-pressure gas system to high pressure -- a move that the company says will improve service. end”
The Huffington Post: Susan Buchanan: Moderate Fuel Prices Should Keep Heating Bills in Check
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