pressuredifference
nounUK /ˈprɛʃə ˈdɪfərəns/
US /ˈprɛʃər ˈdɪfərəns/
A pressure difference is when the air or water pushes harder in one place than in another.
The pressure difference between the inside and outside of the balloon made the air rush out.
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2. The gap in pressure between two points in a fluid or gas system.
Engineers measured the pressure difference across the filter to check for blockages.
3. A change in pressure that can make weather or wind happen.
A big pressure difference between two areas can create strong winds.
4. The amount by which pressure is higher in one container than another.
The pressure difference between the two tanks kept the valve closed.