pressureregulation
nounUK /ˈprɛʃə ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
US /ˈprɛʃər ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/
Keeping the push of air or water at a safe, steady level.
The machine uses pressureregulation to keep the water from spraying too hard.
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2. The act of controlling how much force a gas or liquid pushes with inside a system.
Engineers checked the pressureregulation before starting the pump.
3. A system or device that keeps pressure within set limits.
The pressureregulation failed, so the alarm went off.
4. The process of adjusting pressure to match safety or performance standards.
Proper pressureregulation keeps the boiler running smoothly.