counterpressure
[ koun-ter-presh-er ]
/ ˈkaʊn tərˌprɛʃ ər /
noun
pressure in the opposite direction or with opposing effect.
Words nearby counterpressure
counterplot,
counterpoint,
counterpoise,
counterpoise bridge,
counterpose,
counterpressure,
counterproductive,
counterprogram,
counterproof,
counterpropaganda,
counterproposal
Example sentences from the Web for counterpressure
There is another way, however, of better securing the same purpose of counterpressure.
Old-Time Makers of Medicine |James J. Walsh