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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).
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Low-pressure — Low pres sure, a. 1. Having, employing, or exerting, a low degree of pressure. [1913 Webster] 2. same as {easygoing}, 4; as, a low pressure salesman. Syn: easygoing. [WordNet 1.5] {Low pressure steam engine}, a steam engine in which low steam is… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
low-pressure — UK US adjective [before noun] ► MARKETING used to describe methods of selling that involve influencing customers in a gentle way rather than persuading them in a forceful way: »Businesses are using more low pressure tactics to engage their… … Financial and business terms
low-pressure — [lō′presh′ər] adj. 1. a) having or using a low or relatively low pressure b) having or indicating a low barometric pressure 2. not energetic or forceful … English World dictionary
low-pressure — n [U] a condition of the air over a large area that affects the weather ≠ ↑high pressure … Dictionary of contemporary English
low pressure — noun uncount a type of air pressure that usually brings wet weather … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
low pressure — UK US noun [uncountable] a type of air pressure that usually brings wet weather Thesaurus: weather patterns and air pressurehyponym cold weather and periods of cold weathersynonym … Useful english dictionary
low-pressure — adjective not forceful a low pressure salesman a low pressure campaign • Similar to: ↑unaggressive, ↑nonaggressive * * * ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective 1. a … Useful english dictionary
low-pressure — /loh presh euhr/, adj. 1. having or involving a low or below normal pressure, as steam or water. 2. without vigor or persistence; not forceful or aggressive: a low pressure campaign. 3. quietly persuasive; subtle; indirect: a low pressure… … Universalium
low pressure — mažas slėgis statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. low pressure vok. niedriger Druck, m rus. низкое давление, n pranc. basse pression, f … Fizikos terminų žodynas
low-pressure — /ˌləυ preʃə/ adjective ♦ low pressure sales sales where the salesperson does not force someone to buy, but only encourages them to do so … Marketing dictionary in english
